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I recently engaged in a negotiation to buy a portfolio of rental apartments from a seller whom just inherited these properties from her late father. The properties were off market. I contacted her to discuss if she mi...
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I have been an agent for 9 months and have been networking and trying to close my first deal with home buyers and sellers but I don't really feel it and I really am more interested working with investors instead. I am...
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Three states passed state-wide rent control laws in 2019, California, Oregon and New York. Other cities such as New York, San Francisco and Washington D.C. have had rent control policies in place for decades.
"Over t...
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Bet that got your attention! Don't get me wrong I am a huge believer in using private money but I would recommend that newbies not use it!WHY?! You may ask! Private money is great and will take you far but if you are...
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This is more of a vent than anything.
So the first month with a new tenant has come around and I still have no rent payment. We set it so it was due on the 5th and late by the 10th; The renter wanted to pay r...
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Hey Guys -I was hoping for your feedback on a process question we've been pondering.What decisions do you believe an individual needs to make in order to close their first deal?I'd love to hear your thoughts on those ...
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I was curious on what the rate of return would be on real estate from nothing more than principal paydown alone. Turns out it's not that shabby. Using my trusty CCIM Institute financial calculator, if you get a 80% LT...
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WOW, it is crazy how divided articles, economist, housing experts and the media are so split on this TOPIC? I am seeing people that I know or follow that study data say "it is a buyers market". I am also seeing arti...
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I bought 2 triplexes in blue collar areas. I am very good landlord, I always fix things on time. I'll do extra stuff - for example last week it came down to repair the fridge or buying a new one. I went with buying a ...
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I know a couple of older (70's and 80's) couples who had their wills updated and their attorney switched to trust and charged one $6k and another $10k. That sounds excessive to me.The last older couple I knew had a pr...