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I understand this rule and why I must use it. BUT, is there any other criteria that should be consider? Do I ever go down to 1.75% or say (rent x 55) for example? OR is this the 2% the minimal I should ever use.
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Hi. Anyone here successfully investing in Nashville or surrounding areas?
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Hi all,
as the title post indicates, I'm a new member from the Twin Cities. I've been interested in real estate for quite awhile but up to this point my experience has been limited to owning my current house. Thankfu...
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I am new investor and would like to pick the brain of folks who invest in real estate. I am particularly interested in understanding what criteria folks use to identify the the potential markets that they invest in.
State Rep Walle (whom I’m not familiar with) has put forth a bill that would change landlord tenant law in Texas and give people much more protection. I’m sure every landlord in the state will complain and hopefully t...
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Hi, everyone. This question is for the landlords out there.I am a total newbie to real estate investment and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for how to choose a property manager. I will be the landl...
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I can’t find any decent deals in IL!! So frustrating! Anybody having the same issue??
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HB 1236 is being discussed in Senate soon. Here is a post on SeattleTimes summarizing the bill. Here are my thoughts on it. I wonder what other perspectives folks have? Does it make it harder to rent now?Pros- Puts mo...
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Hi Group-
I've been reading and saving diligently to make my first transaction. My investment goal is to secure some passive income through real estate on a cash flow basis. I have focused my studies on residential ...
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How do you guys feel about purchasing a property that has a tenant already renting it? I am going to purchase my first investment property in Jax in the next two months, and I met with a realtor yesterday. She asked m...