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I currently own and operate a short term rental in northern Wisconsin (as well as manage several traditional rentals). I'm curious what others are seeing across the country in terms of city and state regulation of sho...
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The 3 hottest real estate markets are #1 Seattle (median SFR $830k), #2 Las Vegas (median SFR $295k, and #3 San Jose (median SFR $1.1M). Based upon the percentage (%) gained year over year. The rankings can flip flop ...
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So, there's this house that has been deeply discounted about $100,000 off its original listing price. Just last month there were 3 armed robberies next door to that house on a street with businesses. There have been m...
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I just thought I would share because I'm pretty excited really!
Being rather intrigued with real estate since I was 20 or so I have finally acquired some property. Circa 2005-2006 I built a couple of spec houses and ...
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Hey BP,Would love to hear what everyones 2021 goals are for their real estate investing business? -Buy your first rental? -Buy a primary residence? -Purchase a certain amount of doors?-Pay off 1 property? 2? 10?Happy ...
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So, this is in the news now-days. Here are a few thoughts - feel free to jump in:I've often said that I think it's kinda naughty when people charge $30,000 for real estate education. My rationale is as follows:Real es...
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Wondering if anyone else from Montana is active on here! Who are you? Where are you from? I noticed this forum had no posts so I wanted to start one.I'm looking for some connections and always like "local" people, or ...
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noob here.....Can someone explain the 50% rule, 2.5% rule.....I can't seem to find a definition for it.
Thanks.
Jim
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If I was retiring with 5 million dollars in the bank, and I could only invest all my money into either stocks or a real estate portfolio, I fail to see how one would decide to invest the money into real estate. The S&...