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I'm in a unique position as far as REI: lots of head knowledge from reading and some real experience with 1 SFR. My long term goals are to grow a business with enough passive income to live on comfortably. Currently, ...
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Hello BP- i just purchased my first multi family in NJ. I renovated and listed one apartment on Craigslist and Zillow. I clearly stated in the add; credit, backround check, income verification and refrences required. ...
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I know most people on this forum didn’t have STRs in the Smokies back during the last real recession, but are there any folks on here who do have some insight? I think the Smokies is pretty recession proof but would l...
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Hi all,As you see from my subject line i have a quick question about IRA's. Does anyone have any experience using an IRA to fund a deal? I've read that you can take up to 10K out for your first home purchase. Can some...
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Hi all,My name is Tim Steward and I am making the move to the Dover, DE area this fall as I will be starting grad school at Wesley College. I would love to be able to begin my real estate investing career at the same ...
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AirBnb just announced they will layoff 25% of the company. CEO Brian Chesky said revenue is forecasted to be HALF of what it made last year.https://news.airbnb.com/a-message-from-co-founder-and-ceo-brian-chesky/
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Here's the breakdown of the deal:9 unit multi-family in B area. Purchase Price: $450KFinancing: 25% Down, 3.25% 5 year ARM, 15 year amortizedAmortized monthly payment: 2371 ($28,452/yr)Additional Interest Payment*: 26...
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OK...so I've been listening to Bigger Pockets Podcast for months now, researching countless strategies and obtaining mass amounts of information regarding the buy and hold branch of real estate. My main focus since Ja...
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I know, I know, party seems to be first negative screen for most STR host, but just wonder any chance that good bachelorette party group can be good gusto avatar?Just heard one podcast from "get paid by your pad", it ...
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I am currently under contract for my first STR in Almond, NC just west of Bryson City. This property has a nice mountain view with a good-sized deck. I am going to be doing a complete cosmetic rehab on it. The proper...