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Honest question, why lockup your money in real estate when over the past decade crypto (bitcoin) has better returns and you can now earn passive income and are much more liquid than buying a home? I am moving more an...
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I have had a rental property for almost 5 years now. I have been happy with my property management company for the most part. However, I would like to start taking care of this on my own. I feel like the knowledge ...
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I live in expensive New York City and cannot really afford to invest here at the moment. Looking at properties out of state is extremely tempting and looks good. Much less expensive. Any thoughts? Is it a good idea? P...
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currently getting ready to finally start investing since i live in california, i plan to start out of state and really considering houston as a option. I will be planning a trip to houston soon to see if i can find a ...
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Any thoughts?
I am for Ron Paul...
He strikes me as the only honest guy up there, on either side.
Any other thoughts?
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Ok - Looks like the NY Post called the election for Obama . . . seems like the rest of the nets are tiptoing around it. So, I'll stand behind the Post and call it for Obama.
[UPDATE - It is official - McCain is in ...
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Well the uber doom-and-gloomers have been decidedly reticent of late. This changed recently in the blog arena. Changes in purchasing patterns of bonds later this year seem to have everyone in a tizzy now.
I renew...
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What are the hottest states to invest in rental property right now? People seem to moving out of California to Texas, Idaho, and Colorado. Are there any other states that are hot right now?
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I'm having difficulty with a purchase and determing if it makes sense. The thing that worries me is what covid has done to our tourism the past two years. Below I'd the breakdown, but I'm still waiting on the financia...