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At least according to the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index. The name alone may sound complicated, but thankfully Christy Bieber, a personal finance and legal writer, broke down the da...
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Hey all! As always, really appreciate the sagely wisdom around this website.
I'm going to be closing on a duplex mid-November (FHA 3.5% so I'll be living in it for a year), BUT I found another duplex in my searches ...
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I'm saving now for an investment property, but I live in Jersey City, NJ. Duplexes in the area are minimum 500k, and need a lot of work. Should my first property be a local investment or should I look in a more afford...
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Let's start with a quick history lesson, is a conversation about affordable housing any more relevant than the day a terrible CPI report driving Shelter Costs is released?Here is a graph of the number of units sold as...
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I want a piece of prime land to build my dental practice and house a couple other tenants. It’s 2 million and over my personal budget. Here’s my idea:“Partner” with a few other investors to purchase the land. But they...
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Hello everyone, I'm in a bit of a bind here and need some help. I have a property in Chicago that has been being managed by a property manager. I feel like I'm being taken advantage of and want to know if there is any...
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Hi All,I've been on the blogs and podcasts for a bit here and most of what is discussed is deals and strategies in the midwest and other areas where things are significantly cheaper than where I live, the San Francisc...
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CLICK HEREThoughts?
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One of the great things about Michigan is that it has some stunning areas that are also quite affordable. A recent study examining the most attractive and cost-effective cities across the United States has identified ...
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Hello Bigger Pocket Members, My wife and I just started our real estate purchasing in dallas area. Currently, we are trying to close a SFH in the 121/NDT/Frisco/Plano corner. We plan to live in it for minimum two year...