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@Joshua Dorkin , I wanted to ask if you could put together something structured (podcast, extended thread, book, etc) about the 07-08 real estate crash. A lot of us got burned badly during that time so it would b...
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What the chance! The worst wildfire in Gatlinburg, TN in a decade somehow found way to my apartment buildings in downtown (near town center). Luckily all tenants were evacuated by police the night before and no one ...
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My experience with Memphis invest has been great until my first tenants broke the lease, and left with $3900 repair cost. What separate Memphis invest from other turnkey providers is their excellent customer service. ...
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1) Not keeping enough reserves. Big expense hits and owner cannot handle it
2) Fix/flip - unforseen repair needed. Too many deals go bad.
I'm curious to hear how RE empires go down during recessions.
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We own three properties in Tulum, Mexico and would like to expand our investments there, but are having a very hard time finding funding. My husband and I have temporary residency in Mexico, and our rentals are all o...
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I own a rental property and the house has numerous mice. Professionals came out and said the house needs to be sealed for a total cost of $1,800. My wife went into the hospital and I cannot afford to spend $1,800. All...
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Call me a patriotic fool but this is one great country and I often think it's but luck of the draw I was born into it. Happy to pay.
Honor might be pushing it.....
Sharon in Milwaukee
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Hi friends,I rehabbed/renovated a single family home in Baltimore County. It was supposed to be my first fix and flip after getting 4 buy and holds finished. But I'm frustrated and just put it on the market for rent. ...
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Hello BP!When first starting out using a Buy and Hold strategy and with limited capital, do you think it's better to purchase a bunch of lower priced properties in lower quality / depressed areas or spend a little bit...