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Hi all, total newbie question here. Or maybe a couple, really. Or maybe I just need to ramble a little about a few things that confuse me as I make my way through these initial first stages of real estate self educati...
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What Could Possibly Go Wrong? A Cautionary Tale for Newbies and Not-So-NewbiesThis post is intended to share some observations gained from more than a decade as a real estate investor, and to offer some words of cauti...
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I live in CA and am about to purchase my first OOS investment property, targeting Cleveland OH. I am looking at an LLC vs SP, with the LLC registered in OH. I know CA has an $800/year fee for any LLC “doing busines...
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I just read it looks like HQ2 is going to NYC and Virginia. NYC for talent attraction and VA/DC for politics is my guess. Thoughts?
Hi everyone,I've been doing plenty of research on this topic and thought it was time to seek some outside advice. I've owned a 4-plex property in Long Beach, California. So my following questions are.1. I work full ...
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I have a unit that was recently well renovated, and I'm at the point where I need to install the carpet to get it ready for viewing.
With that said, I'm not sure whether I should go with Commercial Carpeting or Resi...
Hello!My name is Derek and I am an aspiring real estate investor currently living in San Jose, CA. I have put in countless hours of self-education, and now I'm looking to take that extra step by connecting with experi...
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I think I'm ready to form an LLC for the next property I buy and am currently writing a few offers. I had some questions about LLCs that some of you might be able to answer: - I'm thinking of filing in Nevada or Wyomi...
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I'm a California resident but own a rental property in PA, and looking to get another one in PA or out-of-state. Are there any major differences in doing a sole proprietorship vs an LLC; are there major advantages usi...
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I'm using cash to purchase a vacant duplex at around 65-70% of market value. I plan on fixing a few things, renting it, and refinancing it with a mortgage to free up the cash again.
For refis, does each lender have a...