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The VA Home Loan option appears to be a double edged sword, but from my limited knowledge and experience, it can be a valuable asset for a beginning Investor such as myself.The issues that I do see is that, since you ...
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When conducting the Brrrr strategy for the first few properties; is it best to shoot for a higher ARV (equity) with a lower cash flow rate or a lower ARV and a higher Cash flow? What are the benefits and down falls t...
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Hello all, I’m a newbie here. Looking for any ideas on primary residence & first investment properties around dallas-fort worth area 🙏. What does it take?
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Hi,
I've heard that real estate is a decent tax shelter because it allows for a lot a tax write-offs: mortgage interest deduction, building depreciation, deferring capital gains through 1031 exchanges etc.
I'm less...
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Hi everyone, thanks for taking the time to check out my post!
My husband and I have been thinking about trying out short term rentals here in Luray, VA because it is a pretty popular vacation/wedding destination and ...
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Apartment - asking 450. Can get it for 425Total FeesHOA- 397Taxes- 388Insurance- 157Would put 200-250 k down.Renter in it now pays 2650. Probably can get 2800 to 2900Is this worth the investment?
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Hey guys,
I've been looking at duplexes to house-hack in the area, but the owner of the condo that I'm currently renting is looking to sell and we've been negotiating on a possible purchase now. I know condos aren't...
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Hello BP,Fairly new here, and I had a thought that I want to run by the group. It feels like there ought to be something wrong with this, but I'm not sure what it is.Suppose you're at the stage of life where you're re...
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Good morning everyone,
I am a first time investor in the Chicago area looking to find a muli unit property and fill it up with some tenants. I am 22 years old and I drive trucks for a living right now. I want to get ...
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Last year, I purchased a home with a 7% interest rate. I made a substantial down payment, so I could potentially pay off the house in about 4 years with my current income. I'm 23 years old and plan to use real estate ...