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Hello all, Would any members in the Dallas/Fort Worth areas be interested in meeting up in Dallas on the evening of October 28th (ideally on the airport side of town) to network and discuss local news, trends, opportu...
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Current Situation:1. Bought a 2bed / 2bath condo in NYC for $800k in 2011, with $500k down $300k mortgage.2. Condo is netting approximately $2k a month. It has a 15 year tax abatement that will start escalating in a y...
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https://www.housingwire.com/articles/49458-harvard-theres-a-housing-shortage-and-its-eroding-affordability
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Hello everyone! I'm finally at a point where I can get serious about real estate. I just finished up my PhD, paid off my credit cards, and moved to Columbus a few months ago. While I save up to buy property, I'm looki...
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Good morning all! We are about to wade into the AirBnB pool. A couple of key stats:1. AirBNB is permitted in my county.2. Doesn't seem to be a lot of competition in the immediate area - more around 10-15 miles awa...
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I just bought my 1st investment property. It is a 50+ year old property that is in pretty good condition. I just ripped out the kitchen cabinets and have a couple of concerns.
1. There is no insulation in the exterio...
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I bought an old apartment building in OH, 17 units. Hired the wrong contractor to rehab, big mistake! The boiler was all rusted. That contractor installed electricity heating in the 12 units in the front building. It'...
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How much value can building a garage add to a property? I've found a rental property that is a 4B/1.5Bath/No garage but there is parking at the rear of the property with footings to build a garage. It is currently sit...
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Hey everyone!
What cities do you see growth over the next 3 - 5 years & 10 years? also, how do you all determine which markets you want to invest in?FYI i am located in Charlotte
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What are the key factors that should be used when picking a market to buy and hold in... I can think of a couple right off the bat (economy, population growth), but I know there have to be a few more.