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Thought I'd start a small thread to see what $250,000 would get in different parts of the country. . .
This should be an interesting one! :groovy:
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First and format let me start out by saying everyones journey to retirement will be different. I feel a lot of people know this but do not take the time to self reflect on it. With that being said let get to it!
I st...
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I'm looking to invest out of state, but will be waiting 3-6 months to build up a little more cash reserves. Right now, I'm looking at Columbus, Milwaukee, and Boston...but am heavily leaning towards Milwaukee because...
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Hey there, my partner and I are looking to get our first rental property together in 2023. Just wanted to come on here and see what everyones favorite or best cash flow market is currently or moving into this new year...
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I've been reading another forum and they recommend charging twice the security deposit if the FICO score(s) is below 600. Has anyone tried this and if so were the people willing to pay?
Also I was wondering how peop...
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Sorry, I asked the wrong question. I meant to say What is a good cap rate? How do you determine what CAP rate you should strive for?
Thanks!
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Two years ago I bought a condo next to AT&T Park (San Francisco). I did not buy this unit as an investment. I bought it to live in. Because……every morning I get to go for a jog on the Embarcadero and see the su...
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50% of the new investors I talk to live somewhere that's not affordable as a rental market.
They want to invest but feel handcuffed by the high prices and competition around them.
I say "dude, you need to pick a new...
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What do you think about the following AP story from The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon, USA?
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Federal report says home-flipping drove the housing bubble
By Cristina Silva
The Associated Press
Publis...
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Hi Guys! How do you feel about investing in multi-family units in Upstate NY (specifically Schenectady) today? I know GE was a big draw back in the day in regards to employment, but I'm not sure about the current ma...