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So I'm new to REI and I'm looking to make my first deal. I live in Northern New Jersey and it seems like properties all around me are very expensive. Is it me or is this the truth? Am I not doing a good enough job o...
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Is it possible for me to update a multi family,8 units, from outside. All Units are rented. I mean new fences, painting, fixing the pavement, adding car port and still get a good appraisal so I could get my money back?
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I'm looking for buy a half-vacant 40+ unit apt building for $400k and approached a hard money lender to finance $160k. The remainder I will pay cash. This is what he came back with:1. $3500 appraisal fee and $1000 s...
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Investment Info:
Townhouse other investment.
Purchase price: $188,000
Cash invested: $30,000
Sale price: $303,000
My wife and I only wanted to purchase a property if we were the first and only...
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I was looking to purchase a STR in the St Augustine area. I am seeking guidance on what type of homes do best and which locations generate the best rental returns. I read that finding good cleaners and handymen are mo...
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Hello all!I'm a primary homeowner interested in increasing my number of horizontal revenue streams (thanks bp podcasts)! I'm very interested in small multi-families or a couple single family's in the Schertz/Selma/Ne...
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Where would you invest 70-80k cash (20%down financing up to 450k) if you lived around NYC/Jersey City? Have been looking at 2-3 families in Newark, Jersey City's greenville, Union City. Some people say look into Queen...
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BP Community,
I am seeking your input on developing a contractor garage. I was recently introduced to this concept, and I am fascinated.
For anyone with experience in this venture, I’d like to understand your end-to...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $225,000
Cash invested: $60,000
Sale price: $391,000
This was a risky flip as there wasn't many comps in the ar...
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Hello, I'm looking for a company/system that does background checks for renters. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks!