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I am new to both REI and BP. I'm looking around the Prairie Village, Brookside, and Waldo areas for properties at this time but I am not locked to it. I personally think it is a good area for the following reasons:1) ...
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Well the uber doom-and-gloomers have been decidedly reticent of late. This changed recently in the blog arena. Changes in purchasing patterns of bonds later this year seem to have everyone in a tizzy now.
I renew...
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Current Economic Landscape
The general economic sentiment is bearish. Record high inflation drove the Federal Reserve to significantly raise interest rates, making the relative purchasing power of the average America...
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Hello everyone! I am new to investing in the Lehigh valley and could not help but to notice the soaring housing prices. Has this put a pause on your thoughts on investing in the area, or do you think that investing in...
I am just getting started in real estate investing. I am reaching out for advice on what to do with my money while I am saving up to buy my first property. Currently, I have most of it invested in a Vanguard S&P 5...
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Hey BP,we all have witnessed what happened during the financial/subprime crisis and how RE prices crashed in quite alot of places around the globe. As it stands right now, we have a) the lowest interest rates ever, b)...
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With interest rates rising, looking to purchase a rental property now is more expensive. This results in lower cash flow, and potentially makes what would be a deal 1-2 years ago, into a negative cash flow property no...
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This year, experts have noticed that the real estate market has been witnessing an increase in foreclosure activities across the country, including a remarkable shift in commercial foreclosures. As I have been reading...
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Hello Everyone, I have started looking for multi family investment properties in Dayton Ohio area. Wanted to start this thread to learn from fellow OOS investor. Whats your best advice for someone who is just getting ...
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To the group: As more and more "deals" cross my desk and I perform underwriting, I find that the vast majority of these deals are simply overpriced offerings - even in lousy locations, Cap Rates are around 3-4%. Mos...