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Hi all-Looking to purchase my first property and want to add some equity by rehabbing. Goal is long term rental. I'm struggling to find good tools/strategies/professionals to help ballpark the rehab costs so I can m...
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BP and Rich Dad podcasts have been vocal about this niche. If you found the ideal property for this type of niche, what would be your first step in seeking out a business operator who would rent the property from you ...
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Hi everyone,Let’s say you are struggling to qualify for conventional loan to for an investment home of 300k (2nd home/vacation/ STR home). If you pay for the home cash 300k, and look to refi in 12 months, is it easier...
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What did you find to be the biggest challenge when starting out in real estate? On both the investment side and or the sales side?
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I have 14 units up in Rochester NY and have never found it tougher to refinance 4 of them than right now. Property values are under $100k but all units are updated and stabilized with tenants and cash flowing well. W...
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Hi,
I am a builder from Ann Arbor Michigan. Currently I am looking to invest in my first Brrrr property. It would be great to talk to some local investors, wholesalers, or property managers as I am struggling to fin...
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Hey all!
I just wanted to start a thread showcasing the ups and downs of beginning your real estate journey using my experiences, as they unfold. To also explain,through personal examples, how anyone can push through...
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I have used the website calculator to analyze the property, but I am struggling with the following questions:Typical Cap Rate for your Area (%)? I do not understand what this is asking.Struggling with predictive numbe...
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Hi there! As we all know, maintenance can be a big struggle for landlords and property managers. In fact, it's usually the one topic that can relay the most negative reviews due to a lack of communication and wait tim...
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Is there room to increase rents in San Francisco? While the SF metro's average rent of $2,200/mo. is very high on its face, it's fairly low compared to the area's $115k median income (by far the highest in the US).Avg...