I'm noticing it takes a lot of time to analyze deals. If I come home with 10 houses I've found while driving for dollars, it takes me 3- 5 hours to research the properties for comps and locate owners. Seems like it's ...

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HI, my name is Sylvia Randal. I am getting started in real estate.. I live in Pasadena, CA. I am eager to learn as much as I can. I know there's lots to learn and many strategies in buying property. But I really ...

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Hello All,I am a new member from South Jersey. I am a recent Rutgers University grad with a degree in finance. I am 22 and currently working in Philadelphia. I am very interested in RE investing and currently looking ...

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My name is Michael Swan and have been reading info and listening to the Podcasts for a while now. I just recently became a basic member here.  I have 10 condo rental properties in a suburb of sunny San Diego.  I have ...

I had an investment property that burned down recently.  I should have approximately $400K after mortgage is paid off.  Does anyone know if this is considered "free money"? or if I can do a 1031/1033 exchange?  Are ru...

Hello everyone,

I'm new to the forum and new to multifamily investing.

Does anyone have perspective on the cap rate I should look for (pre and post improvements)

in a 5-7 unit apartment building, ...