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I am new to the Chicago market, and I'm not understanding pricing here. I am seeing a lot of retail condos on trafficked streets in good locations in the city with a 10-12% cap rate (part. lower-priced condos). I kno...
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With interest rates holding steady (so far) and US Treasury yields hovering in the 4-5% range, many investors are weighing the pros and cons of staying in bonds versus seeking opportunities in real estate. While Tre...
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Hey everyone! I am in the process of closing on my first flip! My partner and I could not be more excited! I would love to engage in a discussion with anyone who has flipped houses, and how your experience has been? D...
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As we all observe and fear the Coronavirus, we see many cities under “shelter-at-home” restrictions, and many “non-essential” businesses closing. Then on the other hand, the Fed lowered rates almost to zero, and mortg...
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We started flipping many years back and migrated into building new homes. We have built 30+ homes buying individual lots and typically have 3-5 in progress at a time and have sold most before they are finished. Fo...
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Hi I'm thinking of buying some SFR houses in Indianapolis suburbs --- specifically in Anderson, Indiana because I have a contact there.Does anyone here have any advice for investing in Indianapolis county, specificall...
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Economic Update(Monday, March 8, 2021)
Mortgage rates have been on an upward climb this year, with stronger ...
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I am in my 180-day period for a 1031 exchange with $2mm in escrow and two properties under contract: a stabilizing self storage deal in a small but growing market and a NNN deal with three QSR (two credit quality nati...
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I know historically vacation homes and condos didn't stand up against other investment properties for net income potential. But what about now? Anyone biting on vacation homes? Daily or weekly rentals? What do the...
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I have been reading bigger pockets for years but just "officially" joined. I sell real estate and my wife and I own Mt Bachelor Property Management here in Bend. I bought my first investment property in 2008, got my b...