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So there must be other places like my town. The average (decent shape) 2 family home is selling from 250k-325k. And the average rent is $1100-$1300. These numbers don't work out for the 1% rule. Everything I've ever r...
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Hello All!As the new year is approaching what’re your goals for 2023!? Let’s use this as a way to motivate and help one another achieve those goals 😁My goal for 2023 is to purchase my first duplex to house hack, get a...
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WOW, it is crazy how divided articles, economist, housing experts and the media are so split on this TOPIC? I am seeing people that I know or follow that study data say "it is a buyers market". I am also seeing arti...
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Dear BP community, I recently bought and rehabbed my first rental, we left it in great shape and its ready to rent. The property is in a nice neighborhood and a good school district. But unfortunately, we are struggli...
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I recently acquired a two family home: 1 bed/1 bath and 3 bed/2 bath. Across the street, a brand new apartment building are completing their build and rentals will be available in April. Their rental prices are: 1 Bed...
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I was listening to the podcast where Josh and Brandon were talking about investing rules, the 2% rule seems rather unrealistic. Is anyone actually acheiving that?