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Hi everyone!
I'm new to BP and am looking for some help so I can get started on my first deal. With that said, I was wondering..
What makes an area good to invest in and who/ what is a good resource to get that info...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $360,000
Cash invested: $13,000
Sale price: $415,000
Bought as turnkey with FHA and started renting by the room...
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Hi all,
We own short and long term rentals on Cape Cod and are looking for a financial advisor to help us make the most of our tax returns. Any suggestions? Thank you!
rebecca
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Anyone build duplexes, 4 plexes or bigger? How do you assess how much to pay for the land? Any insight into building?
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I was told there was a cap rate formula/calculator somewhere in the resources page, but I can't find it anywhere. Does anyone know of this and where it is?
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I am a student looking to wholesale in america to make money but to also familiarise myself with RE before i choose to start investing in it. If anyone would be kind enough to tell me what i can use to find properties...
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View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Updated with 5% Cap, Repairs, Vacancy. 1st investment property?
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I'm starting to put together a somewhat informal business plan this weekend and am looking for a little guidance. At this point the purpose is largely for my own accountability and to show my wife there has been a sub...
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Just bought my very first house and would like to BRRRR. What is a good general process to follow when rehabbing. Where do you start? What do you prioritize? What do you leave as is, and what do you fully renovate? Ba...