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Hey everyone. My name is Derek Elliott. I'm a screenwriter living in Los Angeles. Brand new to REI. My journey began with a book called A Happy Pocket Full of Money. That led me to Rich Dad Poor Dad, which got me int...
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My brother owns a 2 acre parcel of land zoned as industrial. He has offered me to lease-purchase the property . I want to build 6 duplexes in the area which will make me fall in a commercial real estate category for...
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So...then rehab that I have in progress does not have a water pipe running into the house. I have to excavate the sidewalk in order to run a new pipe. Are any of you familiar with this process and the cost it entails?
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I'm selling some apartments at what feel like crazy low caps. I'd like to 1031 the money into a value play of some kind. Retail is the traditional next step but I'm concerned about the outlook for anything except AAA ...
Hi, I came across purchasing a fourplex under master lease by a residential drug rehab business. Master lease is for 2 years followed by 2 year renewal option and rent escalators. Owner of this rehab owns several reha...
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Hi Everyone,I have been reading and listening to the podcasts on this website for a while, and decided I should also reach out to you all!I am from Toronto, but have been in Edmonton for over a year now - and I am rea...
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I am based in Fairfield county and was recently quotes $75/hour for handyman and maintenance costs- i.e someone who can do everything from basic repairs around a property, power wash, clean gutters, help tenants with ...
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Hi everyone,Despite long term interest, I have only now felt ready to start investing. I live in the Bay Area in CA and the market is incredibly expensive. I work a full-time W-2 job and have good income but I'm not c...
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Does anyone invest in Active Senior Living that are all in a large building with common area dining and gathering areas, etc.? (not assisted living needing medical care) If so, what is your criteria? Any other infor...
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First of all let me say, a lot of this is my fault for allowing them to stay this long. Due to backed up sewer and lots of rain, water damaged the unit and they didn't tell me for days. Now there's mold everywhere and...