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Hey guys, obviously I'm new to REI and trying to understand REI vs investing in the stock market. I have been focusing on SFR to buy and hold and I don't see the returns I do in my stock market portfolio (up 24% YTD)....
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I don't know everything about bitcoin or crypto currencies but I have been keeping an eye on it over that last few years. I was first informed about bitcoin in 2013 when it hit 1000$ a coin I did a lot of studying fig...
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What's up guys,I just finished building a permitted ADU (accessory dwelling unit) on my sfh. Converted my garage into a 488 sq ft 1cbed 1 bath apartment. final cost with permits was about 37k. I built most of it with ...
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I own an now long since abandoned house in NJ. There was no mortgage but the taxes and W/S bills now far exceed any possible value of the property. The town used to clean up the property and then put a lien on the p...
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Hi All,My significant other and I recently bought a duplex with the intention of house hacking back in August of this year. We knew that the unit we were going to occupy needed significant renovations. After interview...
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This is probably the best study I've found on the benefits of renting to pet owners. Too many Landlords believe pets cause too many problems and result in a loss of revenue. This study found the opposite to be true. B...
The first state in the nation to make solar mandatory for new builds starting in 2020 . Pros? Cons?https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/15/california-solar-p...
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An interesting read: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/federal-reserve-to-lower-rates-six-times-says-ing-economics?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%20%7C%2012/07/23
I’ve seen a fe...
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Hi everybody and thanks in advance for answering my question! I have 24 hours to respond to the buyers so I hope somebody will provide me with some direction. I recently listed a rehabbed property for sale at 539,000....
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I am renovating my primary home that I plan to live in for 10+ year and probably much longer than that. We have had multiple contractors and others suggest maybe not getting permits due to the fact that the house is i...