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Hello everyone,I'm wondering what is the recommended strategy to get started in real estate investing. There's wholesaling, fix n' flip, foreclosures, house hacking, multi-family.... the list goes on. I'm wanting to p...
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This is a hypothetical question - I am trying to sort out different strategies!The scenario:I have almost no cash, but I am able to put a property 'under contract' for $1000 (must be cash, non refundable). The price i...
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I'm in CA and here's the scenario. A property is worth $600K. There is a $50K first mortgage and a $450K second mortgage. Both loans have been defaulted on and there are two auctions dates set. The First mortgage has ...
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My wife discussed our plan to purchase our first single family rental property with her mother. My mother-in-law liked the idea and wants to join us 50/50. She is very trustworthy and would let me handle all of the ...
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A laser car wash popped up for sale locally and is advertising an awesome 11% cap rate. Is this typical for a car wash? Usually higher cap rate indicates a risky investment or am investment that is difficult to manage...
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Hi BP, So a friend and I are ready to pull the trigger on something. We are looking in the range of no more than $650k and are looking to find a solid first joint investment. We are currently in DC at the moment and a...
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Hello everyone, new investor here and was wondering if anyone has some advice for house hacking in Chicago IL or surrounding suburbs,cities ( Berwyn, Cicero, forest park, brighton park etc..) with things like which on...
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Hi All - What are good landlord friendly states? I am in California and I can't get my mind to think to continue to invest in the state.
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I'm interested in getting into the rental real estate market in Dallas, TX. Just wondering if members out there have experience in this area and what works for them? What type of properties are good to get started with?
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I thought this was an interesting listing. http://www.metrolistpro.com/homes/6/2/651-NORTH-ROSE-STREET-TURLOCK-CA-95380/15074559Going through it, Im thinking Ok..room..not bad...ok another room and then Oh wow! ..Ok ...