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Hi all. I am a real estate investor and contractor in Denver with a few large single family short term rentals near downtown. I just closed on a mixed use, five unit property in St. Louis that I paid cash for. I plan...
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Hi,
I am new in Real Estate investment. I am looking for a rental property and I need to borrow some money. I have some questions/concerns. What can go wrong during borrowing money from private lenders or hard money ...
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Opportunity zones in Phoenix are a hot topic. This article explains what they are and explores both the good and bad of Opportunity Zones here. Thought it might be useful for current and future investors in Phoenix, S...
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Those of us in the housing industry are concerned about the rise of the Ibuyer - companies that buy your house so that you can buy another one without waiting for a traditional buyer and the months it takes to find th...
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My goal is to get my first property by the end of 2020. I would like to house-hack a multi-unit home and use an FHA loan, but unfortunately I just lost my job. Do you need a salary to qualify for a loan? What if you h...
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So...the kitchen in one of my rentals really bothers me. It's really old and tired looking.
It's apparent that the cabinets have about 20 coats of paint on them. Some of the cabinet drawers don't slide/close nicely...
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Do you have what it takes to be “Self-Directed” ?
This blog comes to you today from: My backyard! See photo at the end. Fully sponsored by me.
Part 1
A large majority of people should have their retirement fu...
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Hello everyone,I launch my first short term rental of (hopefully) many this week. There were a few ways I tried to differentiate my listing, as it seems that's the best way to maximize revenue for a property while sti...
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So when i find a property and want to make an offer to the owner, then what? i tell my hard money lender and they prepare contract? I'm new.
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Denver's 5280 magazine is out with the "25 Best Neighborhoods in Denver," so it seems time to debate.
South Park Hill topped the list, followed by some usual suspects like Congress Park, Washington Park, Highlands,...