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Hello everyone.
I'm 24 years old and looking to get into the world of real estate investing. I was born and raised in Queens, New York and I know just how expensive this market is. I'm a Baruch College graduate and...
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Exciting things are happening in Grand Rapids with the medical development, and the GVSU college area. Not to mention all our new breweries. This town is hopping!!I have several success stories involving our investo...
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Hi, Fellow BPersI recently read "Long-Term Wealth" by Avery, which mentioned a 25% Cash on Cash (CoC) return, and it seemed extremely optimistic compared to current standards. I'm curious about the CoC returns you're ...
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Highest property prices in the nation, maybe the world. Yet commission rates are untouched. 5-6% is still standard. But how is that possible considering that'd be more than most people make in a year? $100,000 I he...
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I was wondering if anyone has been successful "upselling" rental income by offering extras to boost monthly rent. I'm thinking things like extra $ for optional wash/dryer, stainless frig, security alarm, even a flats...
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Intentionally triggering headline for this community, I know.
But, hear me out.
The policies that are so obviously destructive in many blue states (rent control, NIMBYsm for zoning, high taxes, regulations, fees) ...
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I will be renting 4b / 2.5b home in the suburbs of Georgia in the next few months. It’s has hardwood throughout, fenced yard and screened patio, great school district etc. I will include appliance except microwave and...