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Anyone have an opinion on a buy and hold strategy in Newton, NJ? I know they have decent restaurants and the local theater is making a comeback. How is it for buy and hold?
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Hello,
I just won a bid on a HUD Home.
Winning bid: $150K
Closing costs: $3.3K
Estimated in repairs: $50K (with margin)
Potential rent: $1,850
Potential resale price: $220K-$240K (at $230K, I'd make $211K after ...
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Seems as if everything in the market is over priced, going under contract within a day or being purchased for over asking. I'm a firm believer of winners win and losers lose; but im curious, can a home be a good inves...
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I’ve been reading books and watching videos on real estate investing for almost 2 years now. I’ve grown an insane obsession about it and am really interested in getting started. I’ve done some easy ones such as becomi...
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Greeting BP Family,This is my very first post. I'd like to introduce myself, and tell you all about a decision/commitment I just made.My name is Jonathan Castaneda, and I live in the Bay Area. I've been in the backgro...
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Hi All, I am rehabbing in the mid west and was looking into getting my real estate license and to become a real estate broker to add value to our rehab venture. Does anyone have experience if getting licensed will a...
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Had a phone call from a couple - seemed nice on the phone, reasonable explanation why they wanted to move, etc. Did a background check, found out that the man has been jailed on terroristic threats, assault, bad chec...
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Hello everyone, I have a question that is more personal than business related but is tied to real estate investing. I purchased my first personal home (primary residence) in 2018 at the age of 24. This home has had a ...
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Numbers can be crunched. But what about the other factors of life? I have a house and about $650k in equity. House is going to go up some more. But how long to hang on to it? House is 70 years old and it's been a gian...
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Hey guys! I live in San Diego, CA but my team and I will be buying property in Jackson, Ms or any surrounding areas. We are learning the skill and getting the financing in order.I would like to connect with any others...