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I'm surprised there's not a category for self storage. In my opinion, it's as lucrative as mobile home parks and easier to come by.I would love to connect with others that are investing in self storage facilities.
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I have a friend that has been looking for a house. She has found 2 that she really liked but when she wanted to put an offer on them her realtor wouldn't. She said the sellers (of both different houses) had paid almos...
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Not that we are super experienced but if we hadn't taken classes this is something we may have fallen for. Recently we found a house for sale by owner on Zillow. We contacted the seller and received a text back that i...
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I repeatedly read negative comments about investing in Turnkey properties and I would like to hear from those that have had positive experiences and what you did to tip the odds in your favor of having your investment...
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Hello BP family. My name is Huso Akaratovic and I am from Newport News, Virginia. As I am not new to BP, however, this is my first time doing an official introduction in the forum. I have been reading a lot of posts a...
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You make your money when you buy! I'm closing on a 22 unit portfolio that consists of 12 single family homes and 5 duplexes. The sellers first offer for the package deal was $1,140,000. Through a LOT of strategic comm...
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So we are partnering with one of hubbies co-workers. He has the cash, but not the time, while we have the time, but not the cash. So he is willing to buy the property, and pay the downpayment and closing. But he...
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Ok - I just dont get it...If a seller carries the second, does that mean he is actually taking out a mortgage for like 20% so that you pay only 80? Or that he's cashing out 20% and giving it to you, or what?
Is it som...
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Bill Gulley,
How does one go about evaluating a vacant commercial property?
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Hello everyone! I'm considering pursuing rental arbitrage in Irvington, New Jersey, and I'm curious if this is a viable strategy. Has anyone had experience with midterm rentals in Irvington? Also, does this market typ...