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Living in NJ we've been looking at a few properties and it seems the 1% rule doesn't really work because of the high taxes.. Example:$130,000 property. Owner had cats so it really just needs new carpets to get rid o...
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I would love to get some opinions from some experienced investors. I am considering this for a buy and hold. Some other factors to consider. It has all new windows throughout. The yard is a nice size. It is a "C" Clas...
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It seems the general ladder that people here work on is:
wholesale/other job/realtor to
rehabber to
low end single family to
nice single family/multi family/commercial.
This all ends at buy and hold.
Is there...
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I am Newbie into Land lording. I ended up buying a section 8 duplex while I was looking a house for myself. The GMI looked great at that time - it was 1800 for a price of 123,000.The problem is that the property up...
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Hi everyone, I need your advice. I'm making an offer on a 2 unit with a finished basement that is ready for me to occupy (house hack) The property is brick, very well maintained, move in ready, newer heater, water ta...
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Short-term rentals have become an increasingly popular investment strategy for real estate investors to increase wealth and passive income. STRs have very substantial tax advantages compared to other strategies as lon...
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I would like to know how to start REI in the US. I’ve heard that I should contact a lawyer to make the setup. But what is the setup? An account, permissions, forming a LLC etc.? I would love to connect with others who...
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Hi there,I am new to real estate and looking to acquire my first buy and hold rental property. I was wondering if you guys would be able to help me analyze a deal and provide pointers on pursuing a FSBO. The sellers a...
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Hi,I'm looking to get an understanding of some of the locations in LA County and Ventura county. Are there any areas that you would recommend staying away from, and why?I am interested in the following, and plan to dr...