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Networking, often more than even good financing and fiscal resources, is the foundation of a successful real estate business. Your network of contacts in real estate are key to allowing you to not just find buyers and...
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Hey guys,Just a noob here trying to learn as much as I can before I invest. What are three things you would do before you started investing in real estate?
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Hello everyone.I’m looking to buy a house (and live in it) in Discovery Bay, CA. I’m interested in FHA 203k, however one of my lenders said it can get very messy and potentially cost more time and money than if I do t...
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I am looking for advice for just starting out. Preferably self-marketing advice, dont wanna move too fast.
I'm debating selling or renting out the townhouse I bought 11 years ago. I'm bay area northern california. Very hot real estate market. House is worth at least $790k in todays market. I owe $288,000 and refinancing to...
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We're helping our smart, hardworking young workman into his first multi. He knows how to do all the required work. It's a good deal - in fact, if it weren't owner-occupied required, we'd probably buy it for ourselve...
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Hi allNew to investing but just purchased my second property in Colorado. I own a single family in Centennial (3.5 interest rate) at about 50% equity and took a HELOC out to (fixed 3.99 interest) to purchase my newest...
I want to learn basic verbiage/terminologies and how to get into real estate with no money. I’d like to be walked through the whole process.
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ForUncle Sam gives, and Uncle Sam takes away.But in the case of buying local [market_city] investment properties... you can earn investment property tax deductions for real estate investors, the United States provides...
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Do you require renter's insurance for tenants? Will I be responsible if I don't have tenants get them and their personal property is damaged or stolen?