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Hi BP members, this is the first time posting here. I have been reading books and listening to Podcasts daily last 6 months or so. Currently living in Illinois and looking to move out from Illinois in next 3-6 mon...
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I live in the sf bay areaI have been considering investing in sfh rentals in Cleveland for long-term holds. The numbers seem to make sense.Today i spoke to a couple who are very successful in RE. I told them my plan f...
Hey Bp'ers , There are alot of lower income neighborhoods in my backyard ( not actually in my backyard but you get it) I have alot of oppertunities to be a cashflow monster with the lower entry price point. My ques...
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Irvine , CA Thursday, January 07, 2016 According to a new study of companies leaving California during the last eight years, the state's business climate will worsen because of a multitude of proposed tax hikes and ne...
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Earlier this year my good friend paid $30k to a Dallas real estate guru to finally get started in real estate at the ripe young age of 55. After the course, the gurus convinced him to put his entire retirement into 2 ...
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Just saw the (pretty harsh) results from a survey about the new VRBO service fee, and I was curious to see what you all thought of this.Has the new fee been affecting your vacation rental bookings? Are any of you plan...
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Ive heard a lot of negative comments about investing in southern california. So is it true? Is so cal not the best place to invest in rental property?Opinions....?
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Hello,Would like to ask for opinion/advise how to deal with the tenant's requests upon moving out to return the security deposit and half of the paid rent for the last month. Please read the correspondence below betwe...
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So let’s hear it from the pros. I am having sellers tell me to make them an offer because they want to sell in three months. I don’t like making offers if they are not ready to sell, because three months is a long tim...
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I have been in a bit of a funk over recently. I currently buy and hold. I have 23 doors all of which cash flow on paper, but don't in reality. I have a budget spreadsheet that I update each year based on previous yea...