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What's your motivation in being a part of the real estate business?
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What is your opinion?
Personally I think it is a terrible idea. It's just gonna slow the bleeding, at least until rates adjust again and we are back in the same situation. I swear, when I hear Bush promoting it I g...
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Hey everyone!I wanted to post our latest sale that closed about 2 weeks ago here in Seattle (SeaTac). Despite having a business partnership issue on this property that delayed us listing the house for almost 30 days,...
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Hey guys - let me start by saying I'm not proud of this one, but faced with the reality and seeking guidance on how to navigate..
I bought a brand new 1BR condo in Baton Rouge, LA as an investment property back in 20...
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Hey BP, I'm fairly new to the RE investing and landlord business. I recently closed on my 2nd property and am in the process of screening potential tenants. I have an applicant who is the most qualified by means of cr...
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I just had tenants move out a week ago and have incurred some significant expenses getting it cleaned and ready for new occupants. This is a class A rental that was spotless when the tenants moved in 1.5 years ago. ...
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I heard the second living creature call out, ‘Come!’ And out came another horse, bright red; its rider was permitted to take peace from the earth, so that people would slaughter one another; and he was given a great s...
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I've been researching Big Bear cabins to invest in this year but do not see a cash on cash evaluation for more than 8%. Is there another area in SoCal that is better to invest in or should I consider out of state? Any...
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Hi BP family,I am curious to know if there is a market of buyers that buy properties that have been damaged due to fire? Once they are purchased, what do they normally do with them?Thanks for the insight.
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Welcome to A Skeptical Dude’s Take on Real Estate: a frank, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets, from one real estate investor to another.
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