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I was able to get three cash flow positive properties with solid CoC returns during the downturn, and part of the way up, but in the greater Seattle area it is getting harder and harder. Prices are too high relative t...
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So far we have seen two waves of foreclosures... the speculators and the sub prime debacle.
The tide is rising now on the 3rd wave.... those who had great credit, but now have issues because of job losses etc.
To R...
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Hey, Everyone -- I'd like to launch a new venture in the short-term rental space and wanted to ask everyone here what your biggest challenges are.
In the past, I've launched and sold 2x PropTech ventures in the multi...
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Greetings,
I moved from Green Bay Wisconsin to Seattle Washington about 2 years ago.
My shock was how expensive real estate is compared to Midwest in general.
I would like to know where is a good p...
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Is 6% return good after taking everything into concern ( pm, capx, vac etc). Should i shoot for higher return or not?
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I'm really interested in a Self Directed IRA. So far I'm just trying to understand it all being I'm new to real estate investing.My question is, can I convert my 401A, 403B from my current employer that I'm fully vest...
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I was speaking to another Real Estate Investor who lost money on several rental properties in the 2009 economic downturn. I was curious to learn from him how he lost properties (or was forced to sell for a loss) if th...
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Hi BP Community!After reading “Set for Life” & the “Cash Flow Quadrant”, I’ve cone to the conclusion that my current job has me TRAPPED!I’m only in town 8 days a MONTH with my current job & would love to chan...
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Hello fellow BP Members,I'm a wholesaler in the Seattle area and focus primarily on homes that are in foreclosure. I'm curious if anyone uses the tactic of sending direct mail that is in the form of unsolicited offers...
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Hi I’m a 17 year old and I’m completely in love with real estate and I am going into college soon and I was was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a degree I should go for involving real estate? Or if I shou...