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What is the fastest way to determine a rough estimate for painting, carpet, cabinets, countertops etc.? Trying to figure for wholesaling deal. Denver, Co
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Now that we are halfway through the year, I thought it would be a good idea to give a market update and see what the indicators are saying. Year to date sale prices are up 30%. At the same time sale transactions are...
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Gas prices are really starting to accelerate with the national average at $3.40, which is historically very high. Oil is only just over $80 a barrel, and I believe $150 a barrel was the ATH several years ago. GDP only...
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Economic Update
(Monday, July 27, 2020)
This week is a good week for real estate investors (particularly if you have a house for sale). Existing houses sales are up, new home sales are up, inventories are down...
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I recently sent an email to another investor explaining the off the cuff tenant rating system residential real estate investors tend to use. I wanted to double check my definitions based on your experience, and thus I...
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I'm new to apartment investing & currently researching how to determine the best markets to invest. Trying to calculate supply/demand of a market & looking for a reliable resource helping me determine the cur...
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I've purchased my first property in Northern Illinois about 30 minutes south of Joliet. It is a 1400 sq ft single family in a C class area that I plan to rent.The place will need all new utilities/appliances. Two la...
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Baltimore Multifamily Shines During the PandemicI've been seeing some folks interested in Baltimore's multifamily market, and I wanted to shed some light on this market during this time. Backed by a historically stron...
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Hello BP community.
I was wondering if anyone had any advice or different systems they use to estimate what the rehab price would be of a property. I am trying to wholesale distressed properties in MA, but am having...
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I've been really intrigued by the Des Moines are real estate market for some time now. Cap rates look great, crime is low, and the city itself seems to be booming as of late. Seems like a great market for cash flow t...