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Hi folks,Looking for some thoughts on starting out. A friend and I already have an entity that invests in Forex and does well. My background is IT, his is trading. We have wanted to move into RE for last few years to...
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Hi There. This is my first BP Forums Post.We own a duplex and have lived in one side for 10 years. Only a few months the entire time without a tenant paying a full rent. We bought in 2010 in northern Illinois where th...
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I am new to the forum and would appreciate some outside insight.
My wife and I are in the process of buying a 4 plex apartment building. We have been landlords before (although single family) and my question is basi...
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I'm trying to start and grow my real estate portfolio. Right now I'm digging into a foreclosure and looking at exit strategies. I want to get cash out of it to finance the purchase of other properties. I am looking at...
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Hello Folks,
Needing some advice on if I should refi with cash out on my investment property or just refi it to bring my monthly payments down. Estimated value on my property is about 200k, 70k is what is owed. I can...
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I am seeking insight from investors and realtors about the pros and cons of Florida’s Current Market. I am actively looking to purchase a long term rental, and searching for cities in Florida that fit the criteria of ...
Hey BP Community,
I'm looking for some advice on a situation I'm currently in. I recently purchased a 3B,1B fixer upper towards the end of July, 2023 in Columbus, OH and the renovations are almost complete as of toda...
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The real estate market has been all over the place in the last few years, and it forces us to adapt our strategies in how we invest. I invest in long term buy and holds, and with current interest rates tightening our ...
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Investment Info:
Condo buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $189,000
Cash invested: $15,000
Welcome to the crown jewel of Center City, Philadelphia—a standout property in my investment portfoli...
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Came across this article today and thought it might make for a good discussion: These are the Top 20 Cities Americans are DitchingI think it’s funny that some of the cities that many investors suggest as good places t...