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I'm thinking of building a duplex, living in one unit, and having the other unit be an airbnb rental. I live in a small town that is close to outdoor activities, so it could be a good idea to do airbnb. I'm thinking o...
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What did you do today? I spent time on Craigslist, Facebook and looking through the paper looking for deals.
I was supposed to go and look at (2) properties but the seller never called me back to finalize a time.
I...
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Hello All,This is just a story of first steps for anyone out there interested in hearing about it from a new person.One thing to note: This is very time consuming if you're really involved in the process as I was. My...
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I am currently working on a cash out refi on one of my rental properties, and I'm looking to use the money to get in to short term rentals. Everyone seems to have nothing but good things to say about Gatlinburg/Pigeon...
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Even though I have been doing this a few years, I still consider myself a newbie. I just had a deal fall through and learned a new lesson. Well not a new lesson but, was reminded of a previous lesson and why I g...
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I'm looking at a STR in N. Phoenix/Cave Creek/Scottsdale (no HOA) and have one question: which do you think would get more income over the full year: 3 bedrooms with a pool or a 4 bedrooms with NO pool?I ask because...
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Hey yall, I just turned 17 on May 10th. Im looking into starting a real estate investing business when I move out In Boca Raton or Tampa Bay. My endgame plan is becoming a real estate developer (maybe) Im gonna be sta...
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What is your formula for making an offer?
Do you have a specific minimum for ROI?
What factors do you consider to determine your offer?
As a newbie, I expect that I would attempt to buy a property below market value,...
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About 2300 sqf,medical officetenant stay there for 6 yrs already,just renewed another 3 yrsasking for $560kafter all expenses,net income $54k/yrcap rate 9tenant take care of all fees and maintenance.rental raise 3% ev...
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My current rehab is my first real experience using contractors. My wife chose one that I didn't like right away. He is too pretty and flashy. But, never the less; I have to sleep with her. So, we hired him for roof an...