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I was born and raised in San Diego and now work here as a mechanical engineer in the defense industry. Growing up, the concept of "work hard in school, get a degree, and find a well paying job to work at f...
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I just added myself as member here yesterday.
I have been reading posts here now about 24 + hours! Thank you contributors! What a wonderful forum!
We are a middle-aged couple and so far only experienced in buying h...
Hello!I'd like to ask the following general investment questions regarding real estate investment. This is while I am trying to analyze my potential first real-estate deal.Please correct me if I am wrong, but it seems...
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I am a new investor living in NYC and am looking to determine my farm area so I can begin investing.When I initially started my research, I thought I would farm in Northern New Jersey - Bergen, Hudson, Essex and Union...
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I have kind of a unique problem as I am trying to purchase my first rental property.I am 28 and looking to purchase my first property. I am interested in getting an owner occupied duplex. My research so far has made m...
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I have a couple questions specifically for this market. From my understanding and please correct me if I am wrong, convention banks are still hesitant to lend on Detroit properties. Most of this in part to having a ha...
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I think it's time I stop lurking and I introduce myself. My name is Shayne Cocotis. I was born and raised in the east bay, about to be 30 years old. I work all over the state doing construction in outside lin...
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Hello! Now that SF has moved into Yellow Tier and indoor capacity is allowed, is anyone joining an in-person meet up group? Would love to start networking soon (starting buy & hold, multi-family property investing...
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Hello everyone I am looking for some insight on a few questions.! Heres some background information. I am looking to buy my first investment property in PA for about 60-80k after closing costs. I have a decent cred...
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looking at Private Lender's to fund property. What are pros and cons? Is 1% fee typical? Things to look out for? how do I verify I wont get burned?