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Hello - I am a newcomer to this page and am looking to buy my first real estate investment. I have two questions:1-Where is the best place to source deals on my own? I can't help but think Zillow is not the best place...
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I have a few predictions about the economy, and am looking for the strategies of those who have a similar views. I'm not looking to discuss differing views, just if you agree with this view.First, I believe the econom...
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I believe many in the BP community, myself included, firmly stand by "cash flow as the king" while appreciation is looked down upon. I would like to potentially hear the counter argument to broaden my understanding. W...
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Hello fellow investors,I couldn't find a clear answer to my questions related to the new San Diego tenant protection regulations and thus my post. I am wondering if they still apply during property acquisition. Is the...
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So after a lot of hardwork, I was able to save up for a 3.5% down and closing costs, and I am left with about 2K. I am wondering if a 225K single family is a good buy at the moment or maybe I should wait. I keep readi...
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Who was born before 2008 and remembers the negative housing market and gas crisis and recession? I'm fearing history may repeat itself. What are some good tips from those who survived the early 2000s housing crisis?
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After a full year of inflation and rising prices, it appears that things may begin to settle down a bit. Interest rates seem to be going down as well with experts predicting it can reach as low as 5.2% by the end of t...
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The book i am reading said that if you take into account a 5% appreciation rate of property, you can potentially become a millionaire by buying 1 100k house a year with 10k down payment for 10 years.
my math is awf...
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Gas prices are really starting to accelerate with the national average at $3.40, which is historically very high. Oil is only just over $80 a barrel, and I believe $150 a barrel was the ATH several years ago. GDP only...
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Recently I've continued to get positive feedback on my posts so I'll keep it up until the comments turn negative..
For those that follow me, they will sense my bullish tendency towards real assets. For the record dur...