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It has been agressively stated here on BP that operating expenses average 50% of gross rents. I have posted many times that while that may be true with some properties, it is not accurate or appropriate to use this pe...
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As we all observe and fear the Coronavirus, we see many cities under “shelter-at-home” restrictions, and many “non-essential” businesses closing. Then on the other hand, the Fed lowered rates almost to zero, and mortg...
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I am working with two agents who showed me a bunch of MFH properties: mostly duplexes, some 4plexes. One in UW, many in Greenlake, some in Cap Hill/First Hill and a couple in West Seattle. My plan is to house-hack wit...
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This might be my most controversial post ever…that is, until you see what I have to say.
And what I’m talking about is cash flow – and you’ve been lied to about it. Ok, maybe not LIED about it. But it has been GROSS...
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Having had so many investing students and BP members express their issues around funds, education or just plain fear, I thought it would be helpful for everyone to not only hear from investors having challenges or hes...
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Hi everyone! I'm new to the forums and to REI. I haven't done my first deal yet. Actually, my husband and I nearly bought a place earlier this year. That place fell through at the last minute, but although I was hugel...
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Wondering if any wholesalers or other investors have used this software service, REI Reply. Seems too good to be true and wisdom tells me that it probably is. But hey, maybe they've cracked the code or something. I th...
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I'm totally prepared to get my ass grilled based on the title of this thread but that's fine. Please share your honest opinions. Here is the situation:
- I'm a complete car nut. I spend a lot of my free time research...
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Hi all,
As mentioned above, I am based in Brisbane, Australia, but am striking out in the USA - the deals are just too good :)
I have been in business for 10 years (business consulting, web design, online publishing...
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Hey all!Hypothetical but very a real question:With little to no money to start your REI career. If you could perform the BRRR strategy, factoring in ALL EXPENSES. Cap Ex., Vacancies, Etc...And broke dead even to beg...