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My goal is to buy my first property this year, a house hacked duplex, move out after 1-2 years and repeat and have a question about reserves. (I prefer a conservative mindset) Example property: age 1930-40ishPurchase ...
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For those who have invested in STRs and were initially pre approved…. Do you find yourself utilizing every bit of what you were pre approved for, or does it make sense to be more conservative and not utilize the full ...
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Was wondering if many BP'ers have experience with investing in MF (or other sectors) through some of the platforms out there like CrowdStreet, Realty Mogul, Cardone Capital, FundRise, etc., whether accredited or not. ...
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If I am a singaporean and am investing in the states, how do I protect myself from inflation? Do I have to include that in my monthly expenses? Thanks!
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Hi everyone,Wanted to get everyone's opinion whether they underwrite the Capital reserves above or below the NOI line? I've heard both and obviously putting them above the line is more conservative but with as compet...
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For those of you investing in Garden City, MI. I really like the area and was thinking that this is where I would buy my first deal. However, after doing the numbers it seems to me that taxes are ridiculously expensiv...
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To all that can help...I was out driving for dollars and came across a vacant and distresaed property.Looked on the front window and it has been winterized by property conservation company.Pulled tax records and it sh...
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I am starting to budget out and model some potential projects for MF developments. Is there a rule of thumb for operating expenses for MF in the los angeles area? My old AM firm always looked at 30% of EGI - after vac...
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Hello,
I have been working on getting some properties under contract, I have now met with a few sellers and heard no a few times. I am using a website to see MLS listings, and have noticed a few duplexes in the area...
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I'm looking at an REO Duplex (3/2 & 2/1) that a realtor sent me. One highlight that turns me on is that I can use Conventional. Property looks pretty good inside. Below are the stats:
Asking Price: 70 k
Dwn...