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In a recent podcast David Greene answered the question of a young person from San Diego. He commented that total returns in the Midwest are poor because they don't appreciate and rents don't go up. He specifically c...
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My fiancée and I just bought our first duplex that is already occupied. We hired a friend who does maintenance for a large real estate management company. He has recently started doing personal jobs on the side but is...
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So, I just closed on the sale of my 4th flip house in the last 2 years and I made 5000 dollars. I was thinking it would be a quick 10-20k profit and after it was all said and done, I find myself reflecting on a few m...
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Hello! Newbie here. I have two properties in Fayetteville, NC that I have had managed since 2005. Unfortunately, I have had the worst luck with property managers. One had worked for me for over 10 years and bled m...
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Hi Everyone. I know So Cal has quite a few BP members. Just wondering if anyone wants to do a meet up in the future? Probably not for a few months, to give everyone time to weigh in, before deciding on location.
Why...
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I have a deal that I would like some feedback on. This 8 unit is located in a very safe town. However, unemployment here is about 2.5 points higher than the state average. Also, the population here is growing at 14% p...
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So here it is.....my story and where I want to go, and needing some advice to get me there. The back story. I live in the St. Louis Metro East area. I have a job in pharmaceutical sales that pays me well. 2 kids, and ...
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I am looking at purchasing my first STR but would like some helpful hints......
I have a full time W2 career that pays very well. The plan is for my wife to manage our STR. What financing have you guys found works be...
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My friend and I are having this debate. He has a 4plex under contract in Macon, Ga, the outside looks amazing, and the price he has it under contract for almost ensures that it'll cash flow as soon as he moves in (he'...