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I am looking for input on methods being used to quickly qualify or disqualify properties. Spending a lot of time running numbers and wanted input from the community on what key metrics are being used to evaluate a pro...
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We are buy and hold investors...invested in Las Vegas, 5 homes, before the boom and pop, and are holding the homes as they are positive cash flow. Next, we discovered a suburb of Houston, TX with newer homes, masterp...
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On some other threads, there seems to be an underlying debate or difference in philosophy around buy-and-hold investment strategy: In one camp, the goal is to invest in high appreciation areas, even though they are h...
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Hello BP Forum,I am very new and exploring options to gain education and experience from within the industry. One option most ponder over is becoming a Real Estate Agent in the desired market area and is even advocate...
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Good day BP!!! I recently went to visit Detoit and found it to be a nice, friendly city with a lot to do. Never been before so I wasn't sure what to expect. I walked a neighborhood in zip code 48207, there were vac...
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I have just come across an unbelievable opportunity for a mobile home purchase. The original ad asked for $500. When I called, it was offered at $1. The management is even willing to waive 3 (or more) months of lot re...
I want to get into REI so that I can diversify out of the stock market. My wife is convinced that investing is a bad idea.Does anyone have an experience talking a spouse into not holding back?
Those that have been doing this a while, how do you feel about the current environment?
There’s a flood of new people (including me) coming into the market and from talking to people in this for a while and reading, ...