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Sam Zell was one of the pioneers of the REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) and a billionaire real estate investor. Here are my five main takeaways from his book.
Book title: Am I Being Too Subtle?
First, the ...
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Thought this might be fun to hear opinions. My cousin and I were talking over the weekend about both making and reviewing sight unseen offers. Meaning making offers on properties you only review and analyze online, us...
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curious about interest only loans - aside from HELOC's, do these still exist, and what scenario is this beneficial? Someone was asking me about this and I'm not sure of the answer.
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I am currently purchasing a 6 unit complex in the heart of Tempe near the ASU campus. 4 of the units are 2/1's with the other 2 being 1/1's I'm thinking on combining the 2, 1 bedrooms unit ( the are right next to each...
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Looking at picking up a multi unit that would generate $11,600/year after all expenses and would require $50K Investment for the 20% down payment. Additionally after upgrades I can charge more for rooms and turn it in...
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As much as I'd like to think I'm good at reaching out to my networking and staying up to date, I'm really bad at it. So I want a way that will remind me to stay in touch or reach out to an old connection to see how th...
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As the subject states, I am just trying to figure out which funding is the better way to go. Looking to get equity from my current residence to acquire another property. I want to rent the home I am in now and the pos...
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Hello, new member from Houston,Tx. Im a conservative investor who owns multiple properties that are paid off and I'd like to know best options for refinancing my current properties before I talk with my bank so Im edu...
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Hey all,As I'm starting to save more and increase my credit (although at one point was fantastic) I'm looking into an FHA loan as a first time home buyer. I would love if anyone who has gone down this route would be ...
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I live in California and want to pull out a HELOC to buy rental property what are the downsides of doing so as far as what will I be taxed on and a percentage rate for that