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I started investing at 26. I bought a new house and did a rent to own wIth the old house. I was hooked. I built a business to 29 units and then got out of it so I could focus on my job. I have ADHD so a job was better...
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I am constantly told by investors, particularly new investors that MLS properties are bad investments and they will only purchase "off market" properties. Here's a few thoughts to think about:1. What exactly is "off m...
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Hi BiggerPockets community. I came across this article posted by the NAR about the economic outlook of the new year. With the trade war and certain industries struggling, there is some uncertainty there. This article ...
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I hope you all are enjoying listening to On The Market! Whether you like, love it, or hate it, we'd love to hear your feedback. We're trying something new with this show and would love to get your input into what's go...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $835,000
Cash invested: $197,000
House Hack. Purchased a 3-2 single-family home with a permitted 2-1 ADU in Van Nu...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Yuma.
Purchase price: $157,000
Cash invested: $20,000
Sale price: $210,000
Active duty military family- we figured we were pa...
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Hello BP community, I can say that this site has already been a huge benefit for me. Let me pause now and say THANK YOU. What a great source of information this has been as I started researching getting into real esta...
Investment Info:
Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $1,961,000
Cash invested: $490,250
21-Unit/57-Bed, Value-Add Student Apartment Complex. Adjacent to Illinois ...
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I'm selling a home in Philly, PA and the appraisal came back a hundred grand less then the contract price. The place is completely remodeled (tastefully), finished basement with full bath & wet bar, everything ha...
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We recently received a quote for a commercial property buy. I am looking to gather a few more quotes from local lenders. There are two tricky areas with this building and the buy:1) It is owned by the company operatin...