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Good evening fellows, I'm currently in the process of buying my second property. I am using a VA loan and I am currently located in Virginia beach with the following search criteria: SFR 4/2 with a backyard ( garage i...
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If real estate is a stock, it seems based on seasonality buying in winter and selling in spring is the best strategy, There's always a noticeable trend within these two seasons. I can see myself, someone purchased an ...
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So here's my situation. Looking for some feedback on what I can do differently next time.I found a multi-unit in a town where I grew up. Five units total, four currently rented. Vacancy rate is low. After getting some...
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Attention skeptical wannabe landlords who think there is NO WAY rental property expenses run 40-50% of income, or that rent minus PITI = cashflow. This post is for you:I always dread the first few hot days of summer....
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Just a question for other BP members: who all on this board have started their RE business from nothing? That means you had no money and no personal savings to put in to marketing, down payments, etc.Follow-up questi...
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Jumping in to real estate was a well-calculated move. I live in San Jose, and this market is notorious for making people lose faith in their ability to purchase. I bought my primary residence in May of 2017 - a brand ...
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What are your thoughts on the positives vs negatives of investing now vs waiting to see what will happen with this market. I feel like a lot of the experts are saying stay in cash and wait (Bigger pockets podcast last...
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https://www.ksl.com/article/50...I'm no smarter than the next guy and nobody knows the future. But my common sense tells me you can't increase housing prices 50% or more in two years and expect them to stay there. I p...
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G'Day everyone,
Nobody talks much about the S#@% that real estate service providers put with.
All we mostly see is the bad reviews from unsatisfied investors talking smack on all of us.
So, I’m glad the thread I st...
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Hi BP!
I am new to BP and I am loving it! I listen to all the podcasts and love reading these posts.
My wife and I are not fans of debt (good or bad). We worked very hard to graduate from college debt free. We are b...