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I'm getting geared up to work on a new fix and flip project here in my local area in WA. I've done a couple of flips before out of state but we purchased the properties free and clear. Here, we would obviously be usin...
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In what they call a pilot program, it looks like Fannie Mae and the FHFA are quietly going through with plans to sell nearly 500 homes they own in Los Angeles and the Inland Empire to yet undisclosed institutional inv...
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Hello everyone my name is Jay.I’m new to real estate investing. I have been dealing with analysis paralysis for over a year and now I’m taking steps to put all this knowledge I’ve accumulated to work. I have a duplex ...
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There's the potential of having a relatively large capital gains tax through my crypto investing as I take profits this year, which is taxed the same as stock. I'm curious if there's the potential to instead use the m...
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Hello All,
I recently completed a refi/cash-out on my multi-unit (4 units) property which I also use as my primary residence [been living in one of the units for several yrs]. At one point during the process of the r...
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I unfortunately am a very introverted individual, and I have to work on becoming more comfortable with interacting with others. With that being said, what do you think are handy tips on being professional when talking...
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Hi everyoneI am a reader and lurker here and have learned so much in a few short months from J Scott's book, the podcasts and these forums. A big thanks to everyone here for all of the sharing!To frame up my question:...
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My husband and I are considering a cash out refinance on our personal home to fund the down payment on our first STR. (The goal of the refinance is also to get a better interest rate)
This will be our first real est...
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Hi Everyone,I'm fairly new to real estate and still looking to do my first deal. I'm located in the Sacramento, California area. I'm working with a broker now and have been analyzing multiple deals. The only thing mis...
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Hello all,I'm a software engineer in Los Angeles, and have been an aspiring investor for about 10 years, ever since I read Rich Dad Poor Dad and the deal was sealed since I played Cashflow in 2007. In that time I have...