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So I am in a weird situation. I have been actively investing in Real Estate for the last 6 months, but have had the idea for 3 years or so. Over the course of that time and during my research and thinking phase, I was...
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I just took out a HELOC to use as a down payment an investment property. My monthly payments will be low (interest only for 10 year draw period), so shouldn't really affect my debt to income ratio much.Once I buy the...
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Hi all, as I've been getting more into real estate investing, it's become quite clear that the US tax code favors business owners and real estate investors rather than W2 employees or self-employed business owners. On...
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I just purchased my first Upper/Lower Duplex and have 3 tenants in the upper unit. I have been renovating the lower the last few weeks and am almost ready to rent the 3 Bedroom place out. The upper tenants are nice...
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So my question is what is the real upside if there is an upside to buying property out of the country?I’ve seen a couple of posters that advertise directly or indirectly about different projects internationally. I’m a...
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Current Newsweek article lists The United States as # 11 in countries worldwide. Really cool website with different categori...
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I have a close friend whose realtor has convinced him to apply for Home Partner of America's rent to own program. I believe this company used to be Hyperion Homes.He asked what I thought - I told him I had no idea. ...
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I have to admit - I'm borrowing this from another forum, but I wanted some feedback from our members.
What is the most inspiring book you've read?? (real estate or otherwise).
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While most of us who invest in real estate (or anything really) understand the financial risks we are taking - how many of us really stop to think about the potential risk to our personal or families safety?
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For a few months I've been learning about how to use my unused income from a full-time job to invest in real estate and have been reading lots of books like Hold: How to Find, Buy and Rent Houses for Wealth, Brandon T...