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This is the first question I've posted so take ur easy on me if I jack it up. I currently work for the government. I have made the decision to pursue financial freedom over continuing the rat race. I have work to do b...
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Hello, I am a new real estate investor from Arkansas. I am considering purchasing a property in a neighborhood that has a history of drugs and some other crimes. Rent, in this neighborhood is in the lower 50% but th...
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Hello,
Just wanted to ask this question. I have a lot of student debt, and was wondering when I start to gain momentum on investing in properties, should I put some towards my student loans (what percentage). I also...
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So, I've been browsing the MLS for some weeks, now. I've viewed some decent deals and some great deals, but there's a common trend: I don't have enough money for these deals! I'm curious to hear how the BP community g...
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Based on the current economy with rising taxes and a slow exodus, what would your investment strategy be and why? Is it still a good opportunity for rentals or should we be looking to get in and get out (flips) as fas...
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Hello BP Community,I am currently looking at properties for my first rental. I see that there are properties that are located in the not so good areas. Does anyone own rental properties in areas that are not necessari...
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Do you ever felt like taking a break for a number of months? About a year ago I thought I needed to take about a year off, but didn’t. 🤔Summer is here and it’s like I can’t even go out of town, because I have a number...
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Hello BP,
I am a new multifamily investor in Austin and its suburbs real estate market. I am monitoring the market for few months and analyzing the properties. My strategy is to buy and hold and focusing more on app...
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I just wanted to open up this discussion and see how everyone feels in the Anchorage, AK community of Real Estate here on BP.It seems to me that a lot of people in the lower 48 feel a shift coming in the RE economy. P...
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I was just looking at a property and was amazed that the property taxes are so high!The house is on the MLS for $56,000 and the taxes are $6460 annually.Checking past tax amounts showed that in 2011 they were $14,498 ...