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Just got a call , its 11.33 pm on the east coast and one of my properties is on fire. The tenant called me and she just returned home with her two young children and everyone is safe. The house is in Dayton Ohio and I...
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In 2010 I had the rose colored glasses knocked off my face hard and I am trying to understand why and how there is such Happy Talk right now about the economy. I am trying to figure out if it is my pessimism based in...
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Curious to hear everyone's thoughts on the proposed tax plan from Biden and its impact on multifamily, or real estate in general. A couple highlights from the proposal:#1 Elimination of bonus depreciation
#2 Eliminat...
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I have this Idea of taking a 20% withdraw for a down payment out of my 401k to avoid PMI costs and down the road to grow my properties to gain financial independence. I understand all of the consequences like 20% fed ...
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I bought this home from an HOA foreclosure auction. The house is worth $650,000 (conservatively). The previous homeowner took out a mortgage for $275,000. Since I bought it from an HOA foreclosure auction, I know the ...
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Hey Guys & Gals, especially the folks that have been around for a few cycles of the RE market!
In the big scheme of things, I'm fairly new to investing. I've only been around post-crash and am blessed with a mark...
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hello Everyone!can i use in the lease agreement rule that no fire arms can be stored at the property?
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I am at the airport flying back home from the BPCON2019 conference. Like many of you, I had some great take-ways from the discussion panels, seminars and social hour conversations. I thought I would create a thread fo...
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My colleague Nick Ikonomou and I share some common beliefs about the traits which are found in virtually every successful person - especially in real estate investing. Nick shared them with his friends, and I am now d...
It would be great to actually hear from people renting in the LA metro area regarding the affordability issues, income keeping pace with investor projected rent growth rates and trend in housing prices. Renters feeli...