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My main focus is going to be flipping for now. As I look for deals, my main issue is saying to myself, "would this be better off a rental?" What's the best metric for you in determining this?
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $131,000
Cash invested: $2,000
Sale price: $189,900
Contributors:
Peter Vekselman
Partner Drive...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence wholesale investment.
Purchase price: $200,000
Sale price: $250,000
Contributors:
Peter Vekselman
Partner Driven, in collaboration with Britta...
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Hi all, I am looking into buying my first rental property. As with many others I'm sure, looking for guidance on affordable cities that still provide a solid return / cash flow. Preferably looking for properties under...
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Looking at successful real estate investors, we can draw insights from some key figures:Sam ZellDonald Brenand Barbara Corcoran. Here's a breakdown of their tactics:1. Sam Zell: Known as the "Grave Dancer" for his abi...
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Howdy. Just bought a 35 unit APT Complex. It is built in 1980, brick on the outside. What should I do to remodel them? Pros and cons? My thinking right now: 1. Paint brick white on the outside for new look (not top pr...
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Hi I currently live in San Diego and I am super new to REI. My goal is to have my first property by the end of the year. Obviously I won't do it if I can't find something that's good but that is the goal I am setting ...
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Does anyone have a good checklist of items that can be included in the accelerated depreciation method? I.e. fans, furniture, etc, etc,. What are the depreciation rates for each?What are the amounts for each that you ...
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I'm just curious - do you include "D and F" when talking about different property types? Or just "A, B, or C?" I'm just wondering what the general consensus on BP is. Like... I've got an "A" property in a "C" area. ...
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I'm a new member from North Carolina look for cash buyers and Investors looking to get real estate in the tri-city area (Greensboro, High Point, Winston Salem area.