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hi i am a 29 yr old south east Michigan resident.. i am going to begin actively searching for my first real estate investment may 1st... i am starting by investing my own hard money .but i am still debating on weathe...
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My opening statement is: I have finally walked the plank, closed a HUD foreclosure a on December 9th, and have been wading deep into this project. Ive talked about doing something like this for awhile now, but lacked...
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Should I waive the late fee and accept partial payment for a nurse who works for the government? She “said” her hours were cut at work durning the shutdown, however she never missed a check while the government was sh...
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One of most prolific and powerful tools of “creative” finance in real estate is the lease-option, but this tool represents only the proverbial tip of the iceberg when it comes to the most powerful breed of derivatives...
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I've had it with my entitled, complaining, disruptive tenants. They have the nicest unit I own, not the most expensive, and complain more than my 11 other units. The final straw is a leaving a note threatening violenc...
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During Covid-19...everyone has been affected one way or another. Who out there is withdrawing 100k per person (married) and buying real-estate? My wife and I already have a nice portfolio, this could get me out of C...
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Anyone have any experience marketing a VRBO (Vacation Rental By Owner) property?
We're considering marketing our current home as a VRBO.
We really enjoy the place, don't want to sell it, but really don't need it eith...
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Hi everyone,I would like to purchase some rental property in central MS and/or close to popular universities like Mississippi State or Ole Miss. I'm currently saving for a down payment. I'm interested in single fami...
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Hi everybody,Newbie here!My wife and I are in our mid-30s and have careers we love, so I see REI as a way to diversify our investment portfolio and create passive income. I envision myself buying a turnkey SFR rental ...
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I’m a 21-year active duty military guy who started renting my home after being transferred out-of-state. The home is in Anchorage, Alaska and I live in Atlanta. In 2014, I began doing short term rentals from May-Augus...