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I have recently read a post that mentioned high cap rates can be risky?I am new to investing and up until the other day, I believed that the higher the cap, the better the income. What are the pros and cons of this? I...
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In short five years ago and a few years out from retirement I decided to learn about real estate investing so I could be prepared to get more heavily involved upon my retirement. Although I learned some from a friend ...
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Hi, BPersThank you all for the helpful advice on my first short rental in my previous posts! I finally finished the reno and decor and now it's up for renting. So far, I have 64% occupancy in 30 days. It is much more ...
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I want to personally thank the BP Community for being so helpful and very humble with all of the questions us newbies always have.
With the help of this great network my wife and I were able to start our OOS invest...
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Thank you so much again to all those who were so kind to answer our question on the 15 vs. 30 year mortgage. We would like to ask one other question - this time regarding cash flow .We've been searching for 2-3 months...
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We own three properties in Tulum, Mexico and would like to expand our investments there, but are having a very hard time finding funding. My husband and I have temporary residency in Mexico, and our rentals are all o...
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Let's not get into politics but since we're all like minded-ish investors, read this and let us know what do you think of forcing market changes, area changes, affordability, excessive taxing etc?https://theweek.com/s...
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So, this morning I log into Facebook and see that several people have shared a video that I can only describe as an action movie trailer for the city of Sacramento... check it out below:https://www.selectsacramento.co...
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While the 5% “risk free” Tbills looks attractive………….
It also at least partially assumes an investor can time the bottom of the real estate market.
Perhaps one CAN time the market……….
I went to Colgate University...
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Hello,
Is the 20% down payment guideline a fixed rule across the industry? Or, is it possible to get a mortgage on rental property for a smaller percentage down payment? (maybe 5-10%, or even *gasp* no money ...