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In this week’s blog, I am turning it over to Cole Thompson. He uses his 25 years of experience to offer insight on the parallels between the market during 2007-2012 and today’s market.
As a seasoned professional in ...
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Hey everyone -- I have a general question.I've been researching real estate investing for about a year, primarily to get used to the market but also to get things together to be in a position to invest. I've held a p...
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I'm currently looking in different states to purchase a property and convert it into an AirB&B however, i'm having a tough time picking a market. Should I look locally first? (Las vegas) Or should I explore other ...
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Are you looking to maximize your real estate investments and build a robust portfolio? The BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) strategy might just be the game-changer you've been searching for. This powerful a...
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Hi all,Like a fool, I posted this originally in the PRO-only area, where the audience is obviously a lot smaller. I'd appreciate a 'pro's' feedback on the following please:1) What defines a hot vs cold market, or buye...
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Hi, BP!Just joined up after being a long-time reader because I finally need to ask: when doing a 1031 exchange, is it realistic to identify and secure 4-5 properties in the 45-day identification period (and abiding by...
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So my question is, did all the excessive bragging about short term rentals create saturation to the point where it hurt everybody including the braggers? I understand there are some people that were bragging because t...
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I want to hear from investors who got their start long before the infamous housing market crash of '07, '08, '09...... What one or two things do you do differently NOW because of what you learned THEN? Don't hold back...
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I think this is less a real question, and more me venting, but do good wholesalers actually exist? I have money burning a whole in my pocket, and I can't find a single wholesaler who has deals anywhere close the right...
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Hi All,I own a condo (rental property) in Santa Monica I bought for $270k (currently owe $240k). My neighbor, whose unit mimic’s mine, sold recently for $490k. I am looking to take the next step in real estate inves...