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First, I think the bay area is coolest city to live in, bar none.Except for one thing that is a constant topic of conversation, the cost.I don't want to over simplify the issue, but if you have a housing shortage, cau...
Here's very simple hypothetical situation. Would you purchase this home if you were investor looking to hold for 10+ years.
Home Price: 230k
Downpayment: 60k
Loan rate: 4.4%
Improvements/Repairs: 10k
Annual Taxes/Ins...
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Hey, I've got a listing here in a B neighborhood in C city in the Bay Area (Hayward, CA), that I'm trying to house hack with me living in the ADU out back. The property is top tier in terms of renovation and v...
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Hello BP, I am 4 months into my real estate investing journey and I'm facing a bit of a power struggle with my day job, family obligations, and marketing for motivated sellers. Currently, I am driving for dollars and ...
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Hi all, I just signed up for the forum and had a few questions. I have always been interested in real estate since I was younger (I used to play Robert Kiyosaki's board game) and the notion of passive income always ca...
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Hi BP,My market is apparently very tough to get started in. I haven't really made too many attempts yet so I am going to give it a few more months but what would your opinion be on cold calling or facebooking people a...
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Hi all, I'm new to the site and in full on learning mode right now, so please forgive me if I ask any rudimentary questions. I've bought several houses of my own in the past, but never invested. I'm thinking of moving...
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I am new to real estate investing and I am looking to invest in the 64134 area. I live in Kansas City and my priority is to invest in cash flowing properties.
Is 64134 a good place to invest for a long term buy and ...
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I'm currently in the market for 40-100 acres in Kansas. I never intend to live on this property but would either like to find something with a house already on it or ultimately we will put up a barndominium or some ot...
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When Im finding properties that I like, that need a bit of work, I know i should send a contractor in to give a rough estimate prior to me making an offer on the home. Question is, should i send a few contractors thro...