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So I am an economics teacher but the true intricacies of real estate are relatively new to me. I have a friend who has been borrowing money, investing in real estate multi families and apartments etc, and seemingly ma...
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I would like to invest either $100K or $200K in cash in real estate in 2016. My goal is to maximize cash flow on day 1. What cities would you recommend? Would it be better to invest 100% in cash of cash + loan?Thank you!
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Mortgage rates declined to their lowest levels in over a year, a sample of more than a dozen industry professionals said they were quoting most borrowers in the high 5% to low 6% range on government loans and in the m...
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Hi guys,I'm very excited to join the BP community. I am living in San Francisco Bay Area (California). I just wonder if it is easy to rent out a 2-3-4 plex in Oakland area. There are pros and cons of the area. One of ...
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I purchased a 40,000sq ft sports facility that does not have a/c. The building was built in 1996. Quality heavy steel frame construction. 20’ at the low side and 25’ at the peak. It has typical fiberglass insulatio...
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Every year I like to provide some predictions on what I think will occur in the upcoming year as it relates to seller financing, mortgage note investing and the like. So here are my predictions, feel free to offer up ...
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Hey BP community. I come to you with a predicament that I'm hoping to get some outside perspective on. I'm a structural engineer with zero passion for my current career path. The only reason I studied engineering was ...
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Hi all,Currently undergoing extensive renovations on a triplex I purchased two months ago. I am looking to purchase and install two new furnaces and keep one of the existing furnaces in place. Looking for cost effecti...
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Hello BP Pro!I'm new to RE investing and have signed up for the bootcamp as well as classes at my local JC to learn as much as I can. One thing I've noticed is that of all the things needed to start out, money is defi...
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Hi,I am interested in buy and hold investing in the Scranton, PA area. I am thinking about duplexes, triplexs and fourplexs. I would like to connect with some agents who are familiar with the area. Look forward to m...