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Hi, I'm looking for general guidance on an issue I'm having at a rental property in Houston, TX.Summary of the issue:I have a three story (3 bed, 3.5 bath) SFH rented to 3 roommates in Houston, TX. The property is l...
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Hello all, so here is the deal;
Bank owned property listed at 153k
After seeing, I offered 155k plus closing (7k) which brought my offer to 162,500k. Still not too bad but possibly too high for bank owned.
I elec...
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Do you have a rule of thumb when you’re searching for buy and hold deals? Are you setting aside 10% of prospective rental income for capex and 10% for repairs regardless, or fine tuning it based on factors like the ag...
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Just the facts; this is what happened.
When I signed up with Lyncrest Media, I was really looking forward to starting. It sounded like a perfect situation. It was a few days before Christmas and the rep informed me t...
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Powerful Words
Martha Beck is credited with coining the quote “How you do anything, is how you do everything”. The saying "How you do anything, is how you do everything" encapsulates a profound truth about human beha...
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I just posted a new pdf report entitled "6 Commercial Real Estate Investing Predictions for 2013 and Beyond" and thought you'd like a quick summary of what's inside.
1. Tax Changes Gives Investors Pause, Causing Mor...
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I'm currently 17 and i'm turning 18 very soon. I'm really want to make real estate my full time career. But, do this I need to get my foot in the door. I looking to buy my first rental property but I need some help. B...
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If I would get licensed primarily to get access to the mls, and in general gain that knowledge, does that adversely affect my tax status.
I have no intention on quitting my day job, so if I get licensed, buy ...
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For everyone with multiple properties in their portfolio,whats everyones opinion on buying properties free and clear vs using leverage( cash) and buying more?
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I am closing on a property in Austin. This property is being acquired for ~$200K and will require either $25K or $50K work (depending on which path I go down). $30K is new painting, flooring, landscaping, kitchen, b...