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Who is Steve Van Metre? Steve Van Metre is a notable financial planner and macro manager that specializes in retirement income strategies and the direct management of client assets. In addition to managing portfolios,...
Apparently, we're not doing our jobs as investors. The world is worried.On another note, yesterday on making a cold call; when I told the owner I was an investor looking to buy a house, the owner got mad and said that...
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Hi everyone, newbie here. I'm planning to buy my first investment this year. I'm trying to do as much due diligence as possible to protect my investment and assets if the real estate market crashes in the future.For b...
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Good morning BP,Last week, my boyfriend and I were driving down the road and saw multiple signs advertising for 2-1 buydowns....I know this program started at the very beginning of the 2008 market crash. I am not here...
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I’m looking into buying my first investment property here in Medford Oregon. It’s a bit stressful at the moment with low inventory and high interest rates. I keep hearing one day that the markets going to crash, rates...
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The eviction ban ended a few days ago and here are my predictions. I have talked to many more experienced real estate investors about the eviction ban ending. As much as we want another 2008 like market correction to ...
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I am Constantly searching for deals of course. I have cash reserves just in case a crash does happen and I can basically jump in with that money. What I'm wondering what do you guys look for when it comes to this? Any...
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Is anyone else as tired of the fear mongering as I am? Who really thinks there will be a “crash”?
My fiancee and I are looking to buy our first property. Mostly interested in Bergen County, but some cities in Essex county are also being considered.
We are concerned about overpaying due to the recent run up in...
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I am 21 years old in Omaha, Nebraksa. I have a good credit score and some money saved up for an investment. I also have a few friends who are open to partnering on our first real estate deal. If possible, I would like...