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Hi everyone! I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and hopefully connect with like-minded folks! I'm a newbie and am beginning my REI career by wholesaling. At this point, my long-term goal is to own vacation ...
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What do you guys think about the Phoenix, Arizona market right now. Good time to buy?
Been reading a little on economy and it looks like employment and population rate is growing. Do you think that will decline soon...
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Hi - Looking for advice. I have a home that is an STR in a highly desirable tourist destination. It does VERY well with STRS and has a ton of equity as I bought it in 2015 and the value has skyrocketed. It is also ...
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Hi BP,I am considering a investment in a vacation rental in Oakhurst, CA (Near Yosemite & Bass Lake). My biggest hang up at the moment is accurately forecasting occupancy rates during Peak and Off-Peak seasons. Do...
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Hey there! I have a chance to buy a significant amount of property in Alaska (fishing lodge) that goes hand in hand with my fishing guide business. The numbers work really well; however, this is my first "big" swing...
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Hello, my company has 1.5M in capital to deploy into real estate in the next 12 months. Our goal is to purchase during the downturn, possibly smaller properties that we can buy with cash, then refinance when rates are...
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Where are some of the best STR markets for a beginner? Are there still areas where the covenants are more lenient?
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Hello BP - I'm interested in opinions on Buy & Holds vs. Vacation Rentals. We recently our first 2 buy & holds. We're going to do a HELOC on our primary residence to fund the down payment on this next purchas...
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Has anybody ever bought a property owner financed and then Airbnb'd the house? Not only would you pay for the mortgage but in a good Airbnb market, you could have some serious cash flow. Although owner finance propert...
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So the foreclosed home was listed and the asking price is $97k. How do i find out how much is actually owed on the house (the foreclosed amount) so i can make a better offer and know im getting a good deal.