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In April 2016, we purchased our first property (my wife and I.) Stats on the property:
Purchase price was 180k (45k per unit), 25% down at 5% (beg mort is 135k)
Location is Frostburg, MdCinder block, no basement,...
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I have a question that I have been dying to ask someone. Here’s the back story:I have $16,000 principal in my Roth IRA and $9,000 cash that I can use to start my real estate portfolio. My housing expenses will be goi...
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https://bit.ly/2Ds9LR8?fbclid=IwAR2QSmsgNKims_N1Yp...This would expand Louisville's footprint and steam growth.
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I just finished reading through this year's RE trends study done by Urban Land Institute and PwC. This is actually one of the better industry publications and it covers everything from commercial, hotels, residential...
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As most of you know, as part of the IRA, the IRS was allocated significant funds to hire new employees. With that comes an increased audit risk. One of the things that IRS auditors look for when auditing a cost segreg...
How have you learned more about construction costs / rehab costs, and the best materials to use to make "renter proof", along with the 'what to look for' hidden expenses.
I am preparing to start investing with the B...
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Hello All, I'm a beginner here, and I have tons of questions.This discussion is towards everyone and anyone that has experience in real estate.Here is the question/s.How do you study your market or different markets i...
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Does anyone recommend the Barron’s flash cards to help practice for the Illinois real estate exam?
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Hello BP friends. Am a sailor going on a short 25 day trip. What should I read while out at sea? J think I should read on my weaknesses.
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What are some good studies for wholesaling ?