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Hello all, I am just starting out in this real estate investing business and I need advice from like-minded individuals. I went to one of those "guru" classes last August and ended up purchasing a course package. Befo...
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Hi BP,I have been in contract for a duplex here in Sacramento. Estimated closing is mid July.There is a long time tenant in one of the unit who have lived there since previous previous owner..their rent is so low comp...
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This recent article in Forbes argues that Data proves REITs are better than buying real estate: https://www.forbes.com/sites/marcprosser/2017/07/1...I've been following Bigger Pockets and planning to buy my first rent...
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Not sure if this is right thread to post this question. Let me know if that is not.This questions is related to residential property in california. As per California laws, seller has to disclose any known material de...
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Hi, I am married to a general contractor who does kitchen/bathroom remodeling, decks, drywall....yada, yada, yada and we would love to get into real estate. I feel I am more motivated than him and that is probably ...
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Hello everyone,I am about two weeks away from being complete with my fist flip. It is located in Katy, TX and there were some unexpected repairs but nothing that set us back to much. I will be uploading complete befor...
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For about two years now, one of our tenants has been paying for rent in cash. I am almost certain nothing illegal is being done to obtain this cash - they are in a band and receive tips for that and his wife is a wait...
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I’m a CNA ( nurses assistant) I’m very much interested in house hacking hopefully a duplex or triplex but sometimes I feel like it’s not for me my income is not great and I have bad credit should I just give up this...
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I'm having trouble figuring out how I would manage a property using funds from a self directed IRA. If I use an IRA I have a transaction fee ($35) every time it writes a check. So $30 to mow the lawn becomes $65 expen...
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I purchased two properties at a judicial sale last year and am in the process of figuring the best way to create a marketable title. Would anyone with experience buying tax sales recommend a Quite Claim Deed or a Quie...