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Hi all,For those unfamiliar with the South Florida (east coast) market, the influx of foreign investors with cash seems to have seriously skewed the evaluation criteria of properties. We just came back from the area, ...
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6 Unit Multi Family Listing Price $284,999 Pro Forma Annual Income $51,000Utilities $3500Taxes $5811Working the numbers with 20% down payment ($57,000)Private Investor $57,000 @ 6% = $3420 annual or $285 monthly ...
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I am a new investor. My plan is to start by house hacking a fourplex, followed by purchasing a few more small multifamily properties (4-16 units) over the next few years in order to get the experience I need in order ...
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I was trying out the BP rental Calculator as suggested by Brandon Turner on the last webinar I watched. He was talking about apartments but I didnt see why I couldn't analyze deals for clients on retail or office spa...
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Hey everyone,
Context:
I am looking to buy my first investment property. Over several years, I have worked hard to save up for a down payment, and I currently have $200k set aside in a money market account ready to ...
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Hey everyone,
Context:
I am looking to buy my first investment property. Over several years, I have worked hard to save up for a down payment, and I currently have $200k set aside in a money market account ready to ...
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There is a commercial property in my area i have been doing research on because i am interested in purchasing it, however the owner is known for being high on his prices and borderline dishonest with his valuation. He...
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Investment Info:
Condo buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $275,000
Cash invested: $70,000
Short Term Rental condo in Destin, FL.
What made you interested in investing in this type o...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $515,000
Cash invested: $80,000
Single-family, lakefront, short term rental property.
Bank loan & personal cas...
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Newbie here and just wondering if I should be paying for REI memberships or look for other groups that are free, like through Meet up or something?