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Economic Update
(Monday, April 5, 2021)
Given the news from the labor, real estate, and manufacturing sectors, it's no surprise that “Consumer Confidence” in the U.S. has increased to the highest level since the b...
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Investment risk can be defined as the probability or likelihood of occurrence of losses relative to the expected return on any particular investment. Stating simply, it is a measure of the level of uncertainty of achi...
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Hey everyone! I'm a newbie investor looking to get started with buy-n-hold rental properties in the Rockford area. I saw on a BP blog post that the area offers excellent cap rates so I am beginning to research the are...
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Hi! My other thread was getting long. I am wondering what are some of the best communities/buildings to purchase either a condo or apartment in? I am looking to move to around the Domain area or to closer to downtown ...
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Wondering what are everyone thoughts about commercial real estate vs multi family. Wondering if this is a better time for commercial real estate vs multifamily?
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Note to America's builders: less-expensive homes are starting to move. Purchases of new homes climbed 7.8 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted 539,000 annualized pace in February, a seven-year high...
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I am a firm believer that rent control creates slums, and contributes to the deterioration of property. This is on my mind specifically this week as the Washington DC City Council is considering a bill to clamp down ...
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Has anyone built a successful buy and hold strategy with condos? If so, what are some tips and tricks. I’m focusing on Fort DuPont Park, Herndon, Reston, and Alexandria with this question.
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With today’s housing market conditions, the question comes up frequently whether or not we are in bubble. There are several indicators and comparable metrics that show that the market should continue to stay strong.
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I've moved my business model to a scaled business only buying low-end 100K and under properties. We're on track for 150 or so this year and wholesaling anything above that price point. I'm curious to hear from other...