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Hi all! My fiance and I have been listening A LOT to the podcast. One of the main takeaways we learned is "owning a home to live in is not an investment, it is a luxury." A little background... we live in Orange Count...
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Hey guys,Quick question as I just got an idea that I wanted to explore. With traditional financing, it seems that 20% down is the norm versus the 3% - 5% lenders may be willing to accept for owner occupied financing (...
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Any comments on this articles and what you all out there in multifamily investment seeing?
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-real-estate-haven-turns-peril... buildings, long considered a real-estate haven, are emergin...
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I'm sure there are many other techies like me here in BPwould be happy to connect and learn more about you:- what do you do in tech- how do mix tech and REI- which part is the side hustle Tech or REI ?About myself:- I...
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I just wanted to share some more recent experience with Kwikset deadbolts as I have recommended them to numerous people in the past. Since early 2011 I have been installing Kwikset Smartkey deadbolts in all of my pro...
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Is it me or can you no longer search forums in Bigger Pockets? There are other issues but this bugs me the most.
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I've been reading many posts the past couple weeks and notice that the majority of you buy residential properties at .60, .70 cents to the dollar, etc. on properties that aren't even listed on MLS....
Now, I underst...
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Interesting concept from the founder of Zillow where there is fractional ownership and flexible use of previously pipe dream homes. While this currently isn't primed for investors, the financing aspect of proportiona...
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I found this site as I was researching the Renatus Group and their education process. I was skeptical....now I am convinced to not sign up. However, I am very interested in the webinars and education package. Where...
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How much is your highest rent? What is the unit like? Is it a good investment compared to your other properties?