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Hi BP Nation,I have always had this argument with folks around me who believe that rent to value ratio is a better metric than ROI for analyzing investment properties. The price-to-rent ratio is the ratio of resident...
Just a few more methods of finding properties, hope they help. Dan :idea:
Finding the Deals
• Place this classic ad in your local paper’s real estate section to appear on Sunday: If you can afford to run 7 days a w...
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Hello my name is Austin I'm currently living in Kailua, Hawaii stationed on Marine Corps base Hawaii. I have about 6 months left in Hawaii and as I transition from the Marine Corps to the civilian world i will be mov...
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Hey Guys,In a competitive market, what time frames are you giving on your contingencies? My agent is suggesting a 10 day loan, appraisal and inspection. 30 day close.Does that seem a bit aggressive? We've identifie...
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Here I am going to write what all I did with the exact numbers (in $) and looking for expert comments on overall process and guidance on how to take it forward from here.
In 2020, I bought 59 lots in a mobile homes p...
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I would love your gut and honest opinion on this. $200k to invest. High risk tolerance. Single B/B- 8-10 unit apartment with a 7-9 cap rate OR 8 turn key properties (pick your market or markets).
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Just currently moved to Wichita and my wife and I are looking to buy or build a home in the metro area of Wichita. To all my Wichita natives what neighborhoods would you all recommend for a buy/build?
We are looking...
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Hi BP family,I'm a new landlord and my very first tenant is having problem right now. They've been living in my condo starting this Sep, paid on time on Sep, late on Oct (reason given : somebody stole their money from...
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I was looking the other day at house prices in crumier Baltimore neighborhoods (no, not ALL of them are crummy, but many are). I see houses that are selling for about $40-50K that are appear fairly decent and seem...
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There are so many challenges when trying to achieve something as difficult as starting your own real estate business and making it successful I often find myself seeking some help/guidance on an on-going basis.
I oft...