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Hi everyone,as shared in my first post here, I built a house back in France 4 years ago, total cost 250k€, today it would sell about the same price, excluding agency fees and taxes. Reason for buying the house initial...
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I currently live in a house hack and was looking to buy a second property strictly as an investment property. I am seeking feedback just to get an understanding of maybe something I am missing. I guess what is stoppin...
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Since people ask about this all the time, I thought I'd post my version and would love to hear feedback from new and established hosts.1. Underestimating the Importance of AI and Automation
Automation technology is a...
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Hello! I'm just getting started with real estate investing and am equally excited and scared! I currently work full-time at a Fortune 50 company but am ready for a change. My goal is to eventually replace my curren...
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Hi Everyone, I closed on my first property two weeks ago, and my new roommates have since paid me their first rents. I ended up putting much less cash down than I had anticipated, and the roommates are paying 88% of m...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) fix & flip investment in Lebanon.
Purchase price: $89,000
Cash invested: $26,000
Sale price: $160,000
I purchased this duplex located in my hom...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) fix & flip investment in Lebanon.
Purchase price: $89,000
Cash invested: $26,000
Sale price: $160,000
I purchased this duplex located in my hom...
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I just finished reading BP's "The Book on Managing Rental Properties" and there was an interesting suggestion to create a policy binder, complete with mission statement and values, to help you focus on what's importan...
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I wasn't sure what forum to post this question in, but I think this will do. I
So, I would love to move from my house to a larger place and in a nicer neighborhood. Unfortunately, it looks like my wife is going to be...
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Hi all-I currently have a full-time "day" job but would love own/manage STRs full-time. Just curious, anyone with REP (real-estate professional) status on here, how many STRs did you need to get to in order to qualify...