I've been reading a ton, listening to podcasts etc., but I'm still freezing up when it comes to making a decision on where to invest. My expectation is not to become rich quick or hit a homerun with my first venture i...
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Hello everyone,I'm new to the forums, as well as investing. I live in Portland, OR and don't want to get started here as an investor since the numbers simply don't seem to work out for cash flow. I've chosen Columbus ...
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If you have spent even one minute on these forums, you've run into Jay Hinrichs. He's one of our most prolific contributors, currently sitting at Number Five on the all-time posters list.Jay has been investing forever...
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I’m evaluating my first deal and staying local (Washington DC) means high prices and low rents. I would tie up most most of my initial investment cash in a property that barely generates cash flow from what I see her...
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Are things softening in the Bay Area, and if so, are you changing/modifying any of your strategy because of it? I was up at Bay Area Wealth Builder's RE meetup in Corte Madera (near Marin) last week with @Kathleen L. ...
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Welcome to our newest question of the week!
With forbearance being lifted in many areas of the country, there have possibly been market reports you've seen on an influx of preforeclosures in the pipeline. If you have...
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For out of state investors - how did you do it?
I'm going to have difficulty travelling out of state to evaluate properties/build a team given my circumstances. Turnkey sounds reasonable but I have seen a few horror s...
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Hey all....
I'm just starting out. I'm basically just looking to get bigger pockets :)
Northern California based, I do not currently o...
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Hi there! I am blessed to currently have $400k cash to invest in real estate deals. I am looking to invest nationally (remotely). I have a running plan but I am just starting out in REI and am not interested in moving...
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Hi team,
I am a noob when it comes to real estate investing. I am looking for my first rental property and looking around in the California area since thats where I come from. I started looking at some properties in...