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I have been thinking through housing, affordability, and the effect on what until the last few years have been dead markets. Any home with a decent commute to a decent market is not affordable.
Over the last few yea...
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Nooby question here! Does anyone know where I can find a list of or advise me on the best cities to look for investment opportunities (rental) under $100k? Ideally, I would like to start with $50k property but $50k-$1...
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Hello everyone!
I have been part time investing in real estate in Houston, Tx for around 5 years. I mainly wholesale but am actively looking for a rehab/flip. Since I own another company in the Industrial industry, ti...
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Welcome to our question of the week! Based on last week's responses, we have a lot of lurkers that have not purchased their first property. Buying the first, or even second and third can feel pretty nerve wracking. So...
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Hello there everyone-
Not too sure if this qualifies as an announcement but I would like to let people know a little bit more about HUD (Housing and Urban Development) and FHA (Federal Housing Administration). HUD do...
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Hi BP community, Rookie here looking to close on my first out of state deal. The numbers look great and it's in a solid neighborhood in Columbus Ohio area. However, there are foundation problems with the duplex. Hopin...
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I googled the unemployment history of US, and here is the chart... Out of the past 65 years, maybe 10 saw unemployment at around 4%....All other 55 years were higher.... If you are buying RE in today's enviroment when...
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Hello fellow investors! I began a post a few months ago in regards to a new construction project I will be starting soon and after all the great input I thought it would be nice to start a journal in order to help ne...
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Hi,This is for my personal property, but I figured I might get some good advice here. I am converting from oil to natural gas which is going to help me save a few grand each winter. I have a friend who does industria...
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One of the things I always try to be conscientious to is herd mentality. Recognition of herd mentality and the pure luck of a well timed divorce kept me from investing in real estate in 2007 and waiting until 2008 wh...