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I spent a few years in the mid west in little towns that mined lead. At one time, the real estate investors there probably thought “we use lead for everything, no way it could fail as a commodity. If I hold onto this ...
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Hey guys!Long time lurker, first time poster!I live in Ventura, Ca and the market is through the roof like most other markets. The rent i currently pay is WAY more than id like to and i would like to get started on my...
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Recently closed on a house and just listed for rent. Been listed for rent for four days now and only had one application. Applicant credit score too low so decided to pass. We are approaching the Winter season and it’...
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Hey everyone,I live in Silicon Valley, which means I really need to look at investing out of my home state. My dad lives in Phoenix, which is a growing market, and it seems like it could be a good place to start. Th...