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If you have read my previous post, you know my wife and I are brand-new investors. We are getting ready to buy our first property, which will likely be some type of house hack. But I am 51, and I know myself. I can't...
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Whats a better investment multi famialy or retail. Most of the retail plazas for sale near me have about the same noi as a 100 unit apartment complex and the retail plaza is a few million cheaper also. So what's bett...
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Hello Everyone,I'm Zachary and I'm new to RE investing as well as the Bigger Pockets Community. I live in the North Jersey area around Jersey City. I'm interested in RE investments around this area as well as NYC.I fi...
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When you are buying up properties for the purpose of buying and holding, at what point do you ever focus on paying your houses off as opposed to paying 10-30year amortization? Are there any general rules of thumb on t...
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I just wanted to throw this question out there for those who are bold enough to answer., it just occurred to me that over all the years of attending investor boot camps, rei meetings, listening to local gurus,trainers...
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After analyzing the local Mercer County market I've noticed there are not that many MFH that are desirable meaning cash flow can occur, but appreciation, schools and good tenants will be at risk. Granted MFH are more ...
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Hey everyone!
I'm finally in a great position to get that first property under my belt. I have access to around 20k for a down payment. I work remotely, so I can move literally anywhere in the US where there's a grea...
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This is textbook public housing https://www.kitsapsun.com/stor...
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While listening to Barbara Corcoran she emphasized the need to have other income while building your real estate holdings. I wonder how many actually live off rental income alone without having put in years of buildin...