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I've read a lot and listen to almost all of the podcasts. I've analyzed numbers, and to me it comes down a simple two step program for success. Any more that this, and you're getting into the weeds.Step #1: Buy a n...
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Closed on it today, it's a 2 bed 1 bath in Portsmouth, VA. Purchased it for $30,000, after closing costs it was $31,650.15. Planning on placing a tenant buyer in there for $975 a month. Taxes and insurance will set me...
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Just trying to keep it real here. I know one outfit doing well near me, and I'm not sure where the money is coming from, but the tradesmen involved are just about as local as you can get. Does anyone know of a single ...
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Hello All and thanks for stopping by to help.I purchased a SFH in 2019 in Saratoga Springs, NY. I purchased a fee title insurance policy on the property. No issues arose regarding the title when we closed on the prope...
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Hi BP community!
I currently rent with my girlfriend in San Jose, CA for $1850 and our job is 10 minutes drive. Our commute is great but been reading House hacking and I am unsure if it is possible here. Unsure if Ca...
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We have been looking to buy a rental property in Long Beach despite the negative cash flow and high prices. (I know, we kinda have to) and our budget is around 280k-330k. What I have noticed is that the inventory is e...
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So I have a rental that is currently on the market in the A+ neighborhood in San Francisco.. When I posted the listing on Zillow 13 days ago, the Zillow calculated rent is $4600, and that became $4300 today...Also, fo...
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I am a San Diego realtor and broker. I have been seeking a multi family complex where I can house hack for a couple years now with no luck on anything that remotely makes sense. All the deals I analyze are negative c...
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I'm strongly considering investing in NC as an OOS investment option (though I am still looking locally for a future househack too).
I am interested in cash flow and do not have a crazy budget to buy high end appreci...