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I read the guide for first time investor and the rule of thumb for return on renting is 2% which mean if my property is 100 then my monthly return is 2k. I personal think this number is way too out of reach anywhere i...
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Hi guys,I've been reading Brandon Turner's book and he wrote that it's not a bad idea to obtain a real estate license in order to access the MLS. My question is, in CA is that all we need in order to access the MLS? O...
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Hi, my name is Parm, I'm looking into investing (in Bakersfield, CA area) by reading forums, books, and listening to podcasts. I was confused in the beginning on where to start but after finding Biggerpockets I feel l...
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Hi folks,
Wowwww I am so pissed at my home state of California right now:
I am planning out of state investments in buy-and-hold multi-family properties. (Insert standard California refrain: "It's too expensive her...
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Does anyone have a recommendation for an insurance company that will write a policy for a CA property?I'm buying a duplex to house hack, but I've contacted a few companies and all of them said that they are not writin...
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Hello,
I’m new to this forum. Looking for some guidance to invest and building long term rental properties. Has anyone invested in CA and what are their experiences Versus out of state? How did you build your team in ...
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Our trustee had me sign to accept sale of our house sale under contract but he added a sentence that I agree to 5% realators commision. I told him about the new realator commision refund law taking affect in Aug 17 in...
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I am interested in learning more about landlord and tenant rights before investing in income property. Does anyone have any good resources?Some of the big issues I'm concerned about are; eviction, raising rent, legal ...
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I recently acquired my first primary residence and am seeing ways I can best utilize the space for real estate investing. The property is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath (one of the rooms is the master with its bathroom and acces...
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Hi Everyone, I'm been hanging around Bigger Pockets off and on for awhile. I'm from Long Beach CA. I would like to start investing out of California in order to gain financial freedom. Currently, I'm reading the Bigge...