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Economic Update
(Monday, June 14, 2021)
For a period of time between 2018 and the beginning of 2020, the “Real House Price Index” (which calculates inflation in the Housing Sector) was falling, because Americans’ bu...
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Hello all! I am a new member to the site. I joined to learn more about investing for my retirement, but I own a couple of large roofing companies in Washington state. I am not an expert in investing, but I know a fair...
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Has there ever been a better vehicle designed for the owner / landlord small contractor than this bad boy.500 miles per charge.. body you cant dent don't need paint wont rust wont corrode.. Back of the bed with metal...
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I have been brainstorming what I believe would serve as a dual strategy to play the rental property game the right way. Combining a 1st lien HELOC in lieu of having a mortgage. The advantages of a HELOC over a mortgag...
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In inspecting homes here in San Antonio, I've found some really good and some really crazy work. Some days are "wow, that's a really good job", and others are "oh boy...I just saw that, didn't I?" So, I've decided to ...
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What's everyone's opinion on buying a condo for their first rental property? I kind of feel it's a nice way to get my feet wet and like the low maintenance aspect. Love to hear your opinions.
Thanks
Phil
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The post you are about to read is based upon a factual account of a property condition assessment (PCA) recently completed for a commercial real estate property consisting of a multi-tenant industrial office ...
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Had to do my first evictions the other day. Not fun. Exhuasting actually, and dirty. I removed 5 pigeons from the attic of my resently purchased 3 family. Non-payment, cleanliness and noise were all issues with the...
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Hi all,Long story short, (see previous post for long story) I bought a giant headache as my first property and am waaayyy over budget, but good ol’ LA real estate has amazingly enough exceeded my deficit. I still have...