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Hi Everyone,
My name is Emily Hsieh (last name is pronounced "Shay"), and I'm a total newbie to real estate. I live in NYC and worked in media/publishing for 12 years. Last year I quit my job and took some ...
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12 years ago I was encouraged to rent in Asbury Park instead of buying the place I stayed in for the following 5 years. I did, however, start a business there at the time. Over that time, I saw the prices skyrocket as...
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I can't find forums on bigger pockets discussing condo package deals, so any insight possible would be appreciated! I'm looking at a deal to buy around 10 condos (in chicagoland all 1x1 / 2x1) where I would own majori...
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Good morning guys! My mortgage company specializes in pre-approvals for investment properties, so I feel like I need a refresher on the first time home buyer.What are first time home buyers looking for/needing from th...
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Dear All,My name is Daniel Detoni, I'm the Director of City Operation and Business Development of Lodging Home. Lodging is a pioneer rental management and concierge agency in Miami. Our operations and services are bas...
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crowd funding: definition , how does it work, does the "crowd" share first position?
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Your mindset is heavily influenced by who you surround yourself with & take advice from.Mostly everyone has heard this before, but I want to stress something that affects all of us at one point or another.This is ...
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I have been doing research into purchasing a property near Fort Bragg in NC, as this is a huge military installment. How do you analyze properties in areas like this where the market does not fluctuate as much, and is...
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Hi,
I have finally decided to invest in a house hacking strategy and have two options, I am very confused between both and would love to get some opinion from folks here1. Philadelphia, Penn
Pros:
1. Good numbers...
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As the financial market is still at inflection, I found something unique where we can arbitrage the mortgage payment with high rate CD, I know it's temporary but still pretty cool. For example, the lowest rate for 30Y...