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I have always had an interest in Real Estate, mainly flipping and selling and owning rental properties. I'm sure like all of the newbies to BP I'm a little overwhelmed with where to start. I'm starting to get together...
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If there's one piece of advice for rookies I see more often than others, it's to get involved with their local REIA groups ASAP. I'm registered and ready to go for next month's DREIA meeting here in Miami. But I want...
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We closed on our 2nd syndication deal on the 21st. It is a 48 unit (4 -12 plexes) all brick with pitched roofs built in the 60's so it needs some updating/rehab. It was self managed by the seller and the rents are ...
I currently own a duplex in NJ which I am renting out half of unit and living on another unit. I am looking forward to do my next deal through either flipping ( buy fixer upper), purchase rental in low tax area, or bu...
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I currently house hack a three family i purchased in 2015 which allows me to live almost for free. I have built quite a bit of equity in this property but not enough to touch. I am 100% debt free minus the mortgage bu...
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Hello so I have a million questions lol I have not yet invested into my first property, but before starting out any pointers I should do? I have been reading and doing things before starting any investment. goal was t...
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So I am confused. So on Airbnb and VRBO I have that we charge a $500 security deposit. When we get a booking on VRBO we receive some sort of statement saying that VRBO is holding $500 for damages or theft. On Airbnb i...
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Hey guys, absolutely love this site and everyone on it. I'm just about to jump into the Buy & Hold side of REI and just wondering if anyone has any classic mistakes that they would see a first timer like me make c...
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Alright guys - tell me, is this a good path? Or should I try to fast track it. Should I just try to acquire a property once a year (rent the old live in the new) and keep doing that for next 10 years and so on or shou...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $425,000
Cash invested: $23,000
1 bedroom short term rental in the smokies