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Here we go, another bay area ADU appraisal topic, some folks here know that I planned to build ADU way back in 2018 but canceled and instead, I use the money to purchase another duplex still in the bay area, but that ...
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I don't quite understand the american ideal sometimes; now here i go. i'm starting this because it was request, i understand we all come from different places and look at the same situations differently but please no ...
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We are a group of investors from NY, NY, TX looking to buy a duplex in FL. Many of the deals we evaluate are showing 7-8% cap rates, which works well for us, but once we stick a management company fee on there it is w...
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Total newbie here, considering buying a property to rent (two family home) and hold for 5-10 years before selling.
I'd like to have a break even or positive cash flow and was wondering if there was a rule of thumb of...
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I'm looking to invest in the Houston, TX area, but the property taxes seem to kill cash flow. Does anyone have insight on their experience
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I'll never understand our fake concerns with oil and stupidity not to drill here. There is an article at the end of this post from Geological Assn that seems to be legit. Why are we so stupid?
WHY ARE WE FORC...
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I have my first deal under contract and it’s getting down to the wire to find financing (supposed to close next Tuesday). I have someone that would be willing to do it for 11% interest which works with the numbers I’v...
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What is some advice for someone like me (just graduated, does not have the 2 years of full time work) who wants to invest in real estate in the next year, but will most likely either not get approved for a loan or wil...
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Here on Bigger Pockets it is very popular to suggest that one can make loans through MLOs and avoid any responsibility for licensure and compliance. I have held that since January of 2014 that that is likely a very da...
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Hello BP Readers,
I have been involved in the RE field now for 2.5 years. After purchasing 10+ out of state properties with all cash in the $50-100K range, i ran out of funds. I then obtained $500K LOC (Line of Credi...