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First I want to say what a ridiculously great site/podcast/community. Its the only one of its kind where I feel like the people here and running the site are really interested in helping others along rather than tryin...
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We are nearing the end of our first year lease on a SFR and trying to decide whether or not to increase the rent for the coming year.
I've read that you typically increase ~3% annually but we are hesitant as we are ...
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I am buying a new property and plan to rent the first one. Wondering if I should utilize a property management company or rent myself. Pros and cons of each one. Thanks in advance for any feedback.
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Experience: I own (2) units- but they were turn-key, and are stable rentals. Strengths: Very liquid. For a deal, I'm ready to go. Have done well in my previous business life (not house related). Also, full of time -...
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You probably know you can use your VA loan benefits to close on up to 4 units for 0% down. But did you know that the VA allows you to actually walk away from closing with a check in hand to pay down any existing debt ...
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My mom and I recently attended the rich dad introductory 3 day seminar, their pitch to begin training under their ultimate elite pack is about 50k.. Has anyone here been through that program? We think we want to do it...
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For those passive investors out there, which matters more to you - That your sponsor has money in the deal or that he/she has a successful track record?