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In 2012 we hired a management company to manage one of our out of area properties in Illinois. What initially looked like a great match turned out to be a disaster, and we had to terminate the company after just one m...
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Hello I starting a new passion in life in real estate and I was told that starting tax lien properties is a great way to create cash flow. I wanted to know what would be the first step for going in this direction
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I’m trying to set some financial goals for myself and I keep hearing how I should be specific so that I know exactly what I’m working towards. With that, I want to make sure I’m understanding some of the calculations ...
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Interesting articles about what's really going on
http://www.theburningplatform.com/2014/02/02/warped-distorted-manipulated-flipped-housing-market/
Looks like house flipping (buy, fix sell rehabbers) wi...
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I have a single family rental right now.Vacancy adjusted, I bring in $21,000 a year in rent.My annual expenses are:Property tax: $3200Insurance $900Washing machine $500Plumbing repair $250Irrigation turn on and turn o...
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So I had a studio that happened to come on the market 3 days before the corona lockdown...Just finally rented it out after 45 days on the market....at $200 below asking....Was asking $3000...
What is even more weird ...
I'm trying to get short sale leads from realtors. I buy short sales from the bank and resale them using a double close to a new buyer for a profit. I use the realtor to look for buyers as I'm negotiating with the bank...
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Hi Everyone, Relatively new investor here. I currently own 5 SFR as rentals and was just exploring a deal to acquire my first 4-plex. I found a decent deal from a provider in Jacksonville for a new construction 4-pl...
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I will soon be having the funds from a 1031 exchange to invest in new properties. I became aware of some opportunities for small houses in the Dayton area, close to the university but now wonder if it is a good idea. ...
Hi. This is the first time I've formally tried to rent out my duplex (I bought it with tenants and a friend moved in after that). I live in one side.
I have shown my rental to about 20 people within a couple of weeks...