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We just purchased our 2nd STR and our 1st is a total cash cow. We have enough cash to pay off the mortgage on that 1st property and cash flow even more OR continue to invest that money into more of the same asset clas...
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Hey everybody - Im new to this forum as well as real estate investing but have been listening to the bigger pockets podcast for several months now. I'm looking at buying a home in central coast California and ideally...
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I am getting started in rental property investing as drawing my first set of lease agreements currently. Should I have my tenants pay all of the utilities? I know it would make the most sense to have them pay but I am...
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I heard someone notable, I think Patrick David say if you're thinking about buying a house or investing today, invest but make the offer you would make a year from today.
A lot can change in a year ie: home apprec...
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I'm new to the site. I just finished the book How to Invest in Real Estate. Me and my wife want to house hack. We have a pretty good chunk of cash and live in downtown Sacramento. Just wondering if anyone has experien...
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A 4/1 downstairs, a 1/1 upstairs. No separate meter. How would you go about charging utilities to tenants?
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Since I started educating myself on real estate as a way to invest my money, I have had LTR in the back of my mind. Realistically thinking about what is my goal with RE, I have come to the conclusion it isn't to retir...
I am first time home buyer in North texas and my closing is a month away. I am on the fence now worried about recession, job losses and depreciation in near future.
I know it is difficult to predict the future. Doe...
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Hi All,I am selling my primary residence in Gibsonton, FL (about an 20 mins away from Tampa) because I just got a new job and I'm moving. The comps for my SFH is $386,000. Originally I listed it for $392k and..... cri...
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Whats the best way to deal with code/maintenance liens from city municipalities that are recorded as liens on REO, you know the $250/day liens. Some of these REOs im looking at are vacant since 2011 and the lien was ...