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On some other threads, there seems to be an underlying debate or difference in philosophy around buy-and-hold investment strategy: In one camp, the goal is to invest in high appreciation areas, even though they are h...
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Just an introduction to help you help me: I live in Los Angeles, CA, and I am the Regional Manager for a marketing company. LA property prices are completely out of control, and the amount of bids a house gets just te...
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Do you see your personal home as an investment or an expense? I'm on my second duplex that I bought to live in, improve, and then rent. My next home will likely be a single family and in a nicer neighborhood. I'm n...
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Have seen it suggested that buying a mix of investment properties and notes is a preferable investment strategy. It makes sense but it seems people have their reasons for going one way or another.
Having only investe...
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I have landed a job along Lake St. Clair and am considering moving to the area. My commute is pretty ridiculous right now. However, I know I don't want it to be permanent. I am torn between buying a place or just rent...
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I've heard on the podcast that you should take what zillow offers ( zestimates, prices and such) with a grain of salt...can anybody clarify or expand on this? Are the prices on this site quality? Are they negotiable? ...
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Hi everyone! I was thinking of buying a turnkey for the first time and was comparing the turnkey prices with Zillow estimates of what the property was worth. The difference is so big! Now Zillow does not know what ...
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I'm a software engineer (programmer) and a newbie in REI. I want to learn by using my skill.any suggestion??