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Question for the cost conscious (so everyone lol). What's the best way to buy appliances? Is it worth it to bargain hunt for used, or better to go retail and get a warranty? I am looking for a stack W/D for a Sec8 apa...
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Hi gang, I'm sharing my story here because I'm interested in your thoughts and feedback, and because I'm pretty excited about how the buyer-turned-investor learning curve is shaping up. My girlfriend and I bought our ...
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I'm working on my first deal, due to close May 12. Got a 30-year loan, and I am interested in paying it off sooner (I chose 30 over 15 to have the flexibility). My strategy is to buy & hold.Now, I'm trying to figu...
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Sorry if this is the wrong forum section. I was just pre-approved for an FHA loan for my first house hack. I have been in school for the last four years and thought that my high student debt (100k+) and low incom...
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Backstory - bought a property in which the owner left behind all appliances. They left a washer and dryer combo. I never supply washer and dryers as I know the issues that can come up with these appliances. My intenti...
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I'm considering investing in real estate to accelerate the growth of my wealth, and wanted to see what my options are. Given my situation (see below), what real estate strategies are the best fit, what are the typical...
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Anyone have experience with buying a rental property that backs up to a freeway?I'm currently looking at a deal that looks good but the backyard is backed right up to the freeway. How have you seen this effect rent, l...
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Young 24 year old getting into a federal job within a year and I wanted some clarity before I moved way ahead of time on using an FHA loan for a Mutli family home, duplex, or even a 4plex. I understand the market in D...
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I should preface this by saying that I am not a BRRRR guy, and don’t pretend to know anything about it.However, I have toyed with the idea of doing it. The risk seems large though. If I take out a hard money loan to b...
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Just getting started, anyone find it beneficial to have a separate phone for business or too complicated/unnecessary expense?