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Since I personally don't like the word newbie...I will use the word neophyte-a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief. Many times it is used in a religious context and one could argue that real estate is a r...
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There are a lot of discussions on the site about starting out, but I find that those discussions where people share the challenges they went through on difficult deals are the best to learn from.
So . . .
What Was Y...
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Well, this could definitely be a market mover around my neck of the woods and across the country. Facebook will permanently shift up to half of its employees to remote work.Will people choose to live in the Bay Area i...
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I just finished Money: Master the Game by Tony Robbins. Great book! One part that really hit me in the book was the long-term opportunity cost of "little" splurges like regularly hitting Starbucks or eating out. Relat...
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So I have a rental that is currently on the market in the A+ neighborhood in San Francisco.. When I posted the listing on Zillow 13 days ago, the Zillow calculated rent is $4600, and that became $4300 today...Also, fo...
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When looking to purchase your first investment property, would you prefer a short term or long term rental plan?Would love some pros and cons! Thanks!
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