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So a couple of "non-investing" friends are telling me that I should wait to get started in my real estate investing for about 4 or 5 years, or until the banks are failing again...(sound's ominous...) If they are righ...
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Hello community,We have purchased a home in Nevada City, California that is currently a cash flowing rental, until it becomes our primary home in 1.5 years when our family relocates to the area. The good news is that ...
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are they good investments? Would they be easy to rent out? Would turning it into a rental prop. Be a good idea. Any suggestion? Anyone know the average price of them?
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I am curious to know how your underwriting has been since the pandemic hit this year? With lenders requiring an additional 6-12 months of P&I reserves, rent growth is a big question mark and understanding your ten...
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Hi STR braintrust. Want to get your opinion on replacing countertops and appliances for this kitchen. Yes, the layout is unfavorable, but we are not planning to tear out any walls at this point. The cabinets will be r...
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Hi all!Just curious to see what criteria you have when analyzing a potential rental property.Thank you,Bianca
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This is an informational post for anyone interested in the Central Florida area to consider Apopka in your search. It's not about specific deals or asset classes even, but it all comes back to that when an area explod...
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Hi everyone! Hoping I could get your opinion on what to do about our current situation.
My husband and I have owned our home for just over 2 years now. During that time, we've done a couple renovation projects, inclu...
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Hi all!I made my first post on BP 9 months ago. It was basically a plea for help. I knew I wanted to invest in RE, but at 22 while in college there were a few obstacles in my way. I was looking to BP for any sort of g...
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Dear BP members:
I really need to hear some advice.
Long story short:
-we are full time high income earners with W2 (also pursuing a start-up in biotech on the side) moved from Bay Area to SD (Cali)
-invested in ...