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My name is Terri O'Brien and I currently own two homes using one as a rental. I didn't intend to be a landlord, thinking I could never afford to own two homes at the same time as a single woman, but when I couldn't s...
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Hi there. My name is Lee and I am a new member and new investor in the St. Louis area. I finally jumped in the market last fall and purchased my first rental property. It's had its ups and downs but overall it's be...
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When we rented the property I know the screen door was fine but the tenant reported it was broken. Since I didnt have a picture, I sent someone to fix it. They came did a few things including the screen. A few days la...
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Hi everyone! I am at the beginning of my REI journey from Washington DC Metro area. I have one rental property that does very well that I acquired more as a hobby awhile back. Now I am working on building my strategy ...
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Been in apartment rentals for about 20 years. Mortgages are all below 4.5% - no intention of changing those. Have a few arms due in about 5 years..those I will finance to fixed rate as rates lower. Buy - Rehab - Rent ...
Hello BP!What are some key indicators that you look for when deciding on a city to invest in? These metrics can be things such as positive population growth, low crime rate, education/school proximity, etc.I appreciat...
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First of all, I appreciate the men and women who choose to serve in the armed forces for our country. And I do not mean to offend them in any way, but instead try to gain insight in some questions that I have.
Why d...
Will mortgage rates remain above seven percent in 2025? Are we closer to a recession than most Americans realize? Why does it feel like this economic cycle of high rates and a struggling middle class will never end? T...
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Many people invest in real estate in order to create passive income and eventually become wealthy enough to not have to work a regular job for the rest of their lives.I want to pose a philosophical question. Is there ...
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Disclaimer: I sincerely do not wish to offend anyone... however, I would like to very kindly request to only have individuals that have actually been in this situation to provide feedback. Although everyone's opinion ...