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Hi, I have an opportunity to purchase my parents home for $500,000 in the Bay Area (Home could be sold for about 1.2 mill). Obviously, I would love the chance to get ahead of this crazy market, but there is some agree...
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As an investor, after you reached your 1st year owning your rental properties, did any of you keep your rent the same, or increase it? What's the smartest decision, why or why not?
Thanks for your time,
Rhea
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If you are an investor who is looking to "cash out" of one or more of your real estate investments but concerned about the tax impact of realizing capital gains from highly appreciated and/or depreciated assets, I may...
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So I'm currently in negotiations with my first couple of properties in Ohio and I'm looking to implement the BRRRR strategy. I have a couple great candidates for property management, an awesome contractor and a very ...
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Just Kidding. Today I went to his free seminar, where they spend 2 hours trying to get you to buy their 3 day course for only $5885. But wait, if you register today, you'll get in for only $1685. Kinda reminds me of @...
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I'm looking at a npn of a property located in a gated community with HOA. The title is currently under a company that purchased the HOA lien through auction a little over a year ago.
If I wanted to offer a qu...
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Hey guys, my situation is a little tricky so I was wondering if I could get some input from you all. This is kind of a “what would you do” question. Thanks for reading!Current situation:I have five townhomes in the Mi...
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Hi everyone,I have a question for my fellow veterans who have used their VA loans to buy properties. I'm aware that the possibility of acquiring a duplex is possible with a VA loan. I am in the process of getting pre-...
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I couldn't find too much conclusive on the topic here:
I was wondering what kind of blinds you use in your rentals for the windows.
I am supplying and installing the blinds for a few reasons.
So far I have always put...
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I have tried to make it a practice (recently) of giving something away whenever I have come into some unexpected cash. I realize that I could do (should do) more, but I guess you have to start somewhere.
A few times...