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I am in Berkeley, CA with a med term furnished rental but I'm having issues getting it rented and I have no idea why. It's a gorgeous loft with beautiful furniture, lighting, great location, and below market rate but ...
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I've flipped two properties this year, with the most recent one sold in mid-September. I was excited to line up my next deal, but after speaking to my agent I learned that the market has hit a strange slowdown throug...
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So I have been working with a private money lender on a deal and have exchanged well over 100 emails. But when it comes time to wire money he is now asking for more money.More money than what was agreed on and signed ...
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This is my first off-topic thread (I think) and I am starting it because I think it has a valuable lesson for newbie BP members who want to make it big.
As you guys know, I travel a lot internationally and, as a resu...
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The U.S. gross domestic product contracted in the first quarter by 1.5%. The stock market has been tumbling. Demand for warehouse space has surged as retailers look to avoid supply-chain disruptions. The retail Inflat...
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So with interest rates sure to rise and inflation well on the way, what’s your strategy? Pay down loans? Save up for the next drop? Just curious.
Personally I’ve tried to lock in interest rates as much as possibly a...
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Hello All,I thought this would be a good time to write a follow up post regarding the current state of rising lumber costs and the supply vs. demand issues the industry is experiencing. Below are a couple graphs that ...
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Background: The economy is on a tear, but trees don't grow to the sky. At some point, it will over-extend and go into recession when financial commitments default.Last time, the trigger was a default on home mortgage...