I know this has been asked in the past. I've read through those posts and am looking to update the discussion based on current market conditions and get some advice based on our specific circumstances listed below.
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I am reading a book on hyperinflation and depression right now. This seems to be a popular target with all of the mess going on so I figured I would try to educate myself some more. The author is a renowned REI auth...
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Hey everybody first I would to say thank you for taking the time to help me out. Please don't hesitate to voice your thoughts and opinions they will be greatly appreciated.I'm 26 years old and a friend of mine reached...
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I’m 26 and have very little life, let alone real estate experience but I was able to buy my first single family home with my dad going in 25% in Southern California’s high desert.My dad owns one other home up there an...
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Im considering investing i na new construction condo in Tulum or other outlying areas or possibly a home.. Does anyone have any experience with Tulum? I wanted to buy as a second home and use it as a vacation and on t...
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I'm curious how other investors are feeling about Houston and Texas markets.Currently in my small to medium size portfolio of 9 properties over 5 states, I'm most worried about my Houston and texas properties.#1 Had m...
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I realize I sound very defeated and that is because I am. I have been investing for seven years and I think I am done. I do complete background checks of criminal, credit, references, income, everything like I shoul...
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I'm normally very eloquent. But I'm just going to talk about the issues leading to my current situation:The house I'm selling fell out of contract.... THREE TIMES.I totaled my car during an ice storm 6 weeks ago and n...
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Hi Bigger Pockets members!I'm Ryan from Knoxville, TN. Short-time lurker, first time poster. I've been studying and learning about RE investing for many years, but just started my business in 2016 with a small ($90k) ...
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Harvey damaged 203,000 homes in Houston - at least that's the number I read this morning. I'm sure it's going to go up. I read 90% of homes destroyed did not have flood insurance.Irma looks to be headed to Florida. Sh...