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I wanted to see what strategies people have had success with in terms of buying properties in very competitive markets? I'm in the Bay Area which is arguably the hottest market in the entire country.Even off-market de...
We are interested in purchasing a single family home on the coast between Portland area and Desert Island area to use as a vacation home/possible future retirement spot for our family and to Airbnb/VRBO when we are no...
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My wife and I are considering turning a property into and Airbnb rental, and we’re looking for some beginner’s tips on the subject. We know we’ll need to furnish it as well as supply cable and internet, and that we’ll...
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I am a first time real estate investor in Anchorage AK. I was wondering about purchasing a 4 plex vs. duplex property for a first purchase with a FHA loan and owner occupied. Good 4plex's (good condition, location &am...
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I own a restaurant/bar in two buildings. I it's been open 11 years. I just set up the restaurant in a s corporation from an LLC. Right now the buildings are in my name and rented from me by my restaurant. I getting m...
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So, I believe I’ve got everything figured out on how to look for deals and how mortgages work and everything. But my main issue I’m struggling to figure out is how some people managed to afford their first house when ...
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I'm about to jump in to my first out of state deal and I'd love some advice.1200 sq feet 3br/2b in Cleveland area (good, safe neighborhood), house totally renovated$90,000 purchase price with 20% downEstimated rent $9...
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Hey everyone!Our property management company is growing every day and our turnkey clients LOVE us. We're always trying to improve, though, so I'm wondering:1. What are some stresses and issues you've had with your pro...
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Hi guys,will you please be so kind and let me know if its a wise thing to do to have an umbrella liability policy covering my personal assets (car, my house) plus my real estate investments (rentals) ?If I have an umb...
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I was going to add to a previous, earlier post, but decided to just post new. Story-
A few years ago, one of my 6 kids called and said her car was dying and she needed a new car but couldn't afford payment. I asked...