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I'm writing this post to shed some light on a problem I keep encountering with aspiring investors who are new to real estate.
They read a book or two, hop on BiggerPockets and learn about a few ways to analyze a pote...
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I've been lucky in that all my previous condos were bought vacant which allowed me to get in and renovate and change our wear items which gives me long term peace of mind. I bought a quad last November which was fu...
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I'm working on buying a multifamily property in Virginia. I'm stationed here for another year and a half and then I'm on my way to the west coast. I originally planned and have accounted for a property manager to take...
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Hey everyone,So I am about to close on my fist rentals. It's insane. I completed my first flip, it went through three potential buyers that all ended up with lending issues, and finally is just now selling a year lat...
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We're looking to diversify and start investing in rental properties. So far, I've shortlisted these markets but not sure how to pick one from the below selection:1. Atlanta 2. Austin3. Charlotte4. Reno/sparks5. Dallas...
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