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Step 1 Population Growth
Use city-data.com to research the city’s population
Goal: Since the year 2000, has the city’s population gone up at least 20% (Ex: Phoenix, Orlando, Las Vegas, Columbus Ohio)
Step 2 Incom...
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Hello my name is nick and am finding tenants for the first time. My property is located in Grand Rapids, MI. My question is, do I have to accept section 8. If not how do I say no?Thanks for the help,Nick
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When choosing an area where to buy a rental property, there are several things to consider including, distance from your home, supply of potential tenants, average rents you can collect and ...
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I am currently considering an Self Storage facility deal. This will be my first property into Commercial space and that too out of state.
I understand Storage facility is more like a business than just owning SFH re...
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Hey Everyone,My name is Charlie, and my wife and I have lived in Raleigh for about 5 years now. I'm happy with my tech sales job, but getting tired of anyone besides myself controlling my time. Real estate seems like ...
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Hi,
I just joined and wanted to take a minute to indroduce myself. I am still relatively new to REI, getting started a little over 2 years ago. I've done a couple of flips and currently have 4 SF rentals. My goal is ...
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Hello, I am a new investor looking to get started in the NYC. Because im investing in new york rentals ive been looking all over for potential deals and this one caught my eye. Its being offered at about Market Value ...
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So how do you classify A,B,C, and D class neighborhoods in your investment areas?
Obviously price has to do with it, crime rate, income levels, condition of properties in area.
But is their a guideline ? Something...
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Hi BP community,
Wanted to get your thoughts on Leander / cedar park area. Looking to buy and hold there. How's the rental market and the job growth in that area. Leander seems a bit too far from Austin?
Thanks !
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Hello, For a few years now i was not able to be approved for a Loan to purchase my first home because of a high car loan. I no longer have this vehicle in my possesion and am not held responsible for the car loan anym...