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I googled the unemployment history of US, and here is the chart... Out of the past 65 years, maybe 10 saw unemployment at around 4%....All other 55 years were higher.... If you are buying RE in today's enviroment when...
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A turnkey home for 100k renting for 1k (1% rule) would net you worse than the stock market 16 years later. I went back through my 1099s and calculated my return and estimated closing costs, federal taxes, capital gain...
We have $100,000 savings in the bank. We found an amazing and unique $500,000 house with 5,000 taxes. We can put 10% down and with closing costs spend about $75,000. We will easily spend the remaining $25,000 in misc ...
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Hi BpersI live/invest in the Springfield MA area and this spring they are starting building MGM Grand Casino in the downtown area. Its suppose to rejuvenate the downtown area with shops/attractions and amenities ect....
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Hi all,
Looks like a casino with is opening up in our city in 2018 and was wondering if that will have a positive or negative impact on the value of our home.
Thanks!
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I just read that the Ohio Senate has approved a bill allowing one 24-hour, Las Vegas-style casino each in Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. My area of interest is Columbus, and in that city it looks like t...
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Hello investors and real estate professionals!
I just wanted to get an opinion from the investors here on BP and maybe make some connections in the process.
I feel I am starting my Wholesaling/Rehabbing business at...
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I grew up in Holyoke, MA, 20 minutes from Springfield MA where a brand new casino is scheduled to open sometime this year. I am fond of buying my first property (so far thinking multi family) in Holyoke to stay local ...
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Curious to see if anyone is investing in Danville now that the casino has been approved? What are your thoughts on the area?
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Curious how you all would think a resort + casino going into a STR market will go and the impact? I have a property I’m wanting to put an offer on but found out that will be being built in the next year or two! I see ...