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In the last few months, I have met a few retiring landlords who were looking to unload their properties. When I looked at the properties, I was really surprised at just how junky they were. They were a bunch of ...
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I am reading a book on hyperinflation and depression right now. This seems to be a popular target with all of the mess going on so I figured I would try to educate myself some more. The author is a renowned REI auth...
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I'm sure there are many topics on this throughout bigger pockets history, however, what are you doing TODAY, and why? What do you see as the pro's and con's of each policy?
This is assuming buy and hold but feel fre...
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Earlier this year my good friend paid $30k to a Dallas real estate guru to finally get started in real estate at the ripe young age of 55. After the course, the gurus convinced him to put his entire retirement into 2 ...
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Hi everyone,
New member here. Is it wise to buy a property without actually seeing the property in person. I would like to buy a turnkey duplex but it's in another state as my first rental property.
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Hey all,
Thought someone would find this story helpful or entertaining at the very least. Also advice is also welcome.
A little bit of background on me my experience and the tenant. I have been managing Retail, ...
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Haven't done a sec 8 for many years and now have an applicant. I just lowered my asking rent. If it is below what sec 8 pays can I ask for the higher amount? After all it is worth more with all the hassles. Would p...
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Most of us on these forums strongly consider multi-family to be a solid investment, but not everyone fully understands why. On the other hand, many people have fears over a stagnating economy... We can only go this ha...
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I recently started my REI venture in the Detroit area 1 year ago and I have been trying to figure out a good strategy for how to continue scaling while covering costs per property. The issue I'm running into is with t...
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I have a few predictions about the economy, and am looking for the strategies of those who have a similar views. I'm not looking to discuss differing views, just if you agree with this view.First, I believe the econom...