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The goal of every real estate investor is to buy prime real estate where money gains will be easier and rental returns almost guaranteed. But, as with any investment, the danger of loss is real and timing is everythin...
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Here's a hypothetical scenario... :-)I am not experienced enough nor numbers smart enough to figure this out with confidence but I am devising a plan and would be very grateful for input from some of you who are so br...
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Hi all,I recently read rich dad, found bigger pockets, listened to podcasts... and wanted to get into RE. doing a little research, it would appear that my timing is off as usual. Homes that where selling for 80k 2 yea...
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Interesting articles about what's really going on
http://www.theburningplatform.com/2014/02/02/warped-distorted-manipulated-flipped-housing-market/
Looks like house flipping (buy, fix sell rehabbers) wi...
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Hey everyone, not sure if this is the best place for this question...
But I have a question about hard money lending. I've been researching some lenders in my area and most say they only give LTV of 75%. My question i...
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As I read posts, comments, reviews, etc about crowdfunding, I am increasingly coming to a swift realization. And it is that most people have hijacked the term "crowdfunding" and use it almost synonymously to mean "inv...
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Hi everyone,I live in LA and have started looking at OOS investing seriously and some of these homes I see in the midwest for example go for 80-100k turnkey ready. That's not even enough for a downpayment for a shack ...
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Hello all! I’ve recently joined bigger pockets and have been reading everything I can get my hands on. I’ve found myself inadvertently in real estate investment. Although I may not have intended to get into it, my hus...
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I've found a few deals but the properties are inhabited by tenants who are either in the process of being evicted or they need to be evicted for being behind on rent. Should this stop me from buying the properties? Wi...
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Economic Update
(Monday, September 14, 2020)
A majority of Los Angeles households face serious financial problems due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Latinos and Black residents bearing the brunt of the economic pain...