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Hi everyone! So I've heard about the 1% rule & 2% rule (or guidelines) when purchasing a rental property: the monthly rental rate should be 1%-2% of the total amount you have in the property to make it a good inve...
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So, I hope this doesn't come off as whining or complaining. I'm purchasing a property in a few days, an up and coming neighborhood that is rife with rehabs and perfect for flipping.
I'm trying to get my costs estima...
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Zillow announced today it's intent to buy and flip properties in the Vegas and Phoenix markets. What are your thoughts on bigger, brand name movers coming in to an already active market? Obviously, big investors are e...
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I'm curious with all the shuffling and migration in this country, what are YOUR top destinations for investing and why. Considerations should include growth, taxes, rent income to unit price, and more. If you have a...
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They are now giving “extenuating circumstances for Covid-19” much like if a guest calls and says their brother died and they let them out if the cancelation policy. I would expect the April 14 cancelation policy to ge...
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If you are currently applying for a mortgage or HELOC, or are involved in a purchase transaction where someone is getting bank financing, or if you just want to understand how the mortgage lending ecosystem really ope...
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Its awkward, but it needs to be said....
The FACTS about our economy (GDP, unemployment, workforce participation, etc...) have no bearing on asset prices!
I'm not an economist, I'm just a curious young man. There w...
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All,
I have owned a single-family home in West Virginia for 11 years, and have operated it as a rental for most of that time. I decided to get rid of it year and finally got it locked up under contract with a...
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I am an absolute newbie with regard to buying notes. I have done over $15M worth of real estate transactions but have yet to do a single note transaction. So...note experts, need your advice. But before I ask for y...
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I am about a month in on my REI education - I've been reading a ton of books, listening to podcasts, studying markets...
Curious, how long did it take for you all to pull the trigger and purchase your first investmen...