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I've been reading, analyzing, and wracking my brain to come up with a set plan of action for rental buying, but the numbers just don't seem to work.
I've been taking the gross rental income and subtracting about 5% ...
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A friend of mine recently gave me a call a few days ago seeking advice. He recently inherited $150k and wanted to start investing in real estate. Naturally, I told him to first go learn anything and everything he coul...
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I am reading headlines about the market plunging worldwide due to the likelihood of a Trump win. What could this mean for real estate? Is anyone holding off on buying until things settle down a bit? Any reason to b...
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Hi everyone,This is my first post ever on BP, and I'm a huge fan. I've watched every single podcast and just found out about the site a month ago after reading.. Rich Dad Poor Dad, of course. I'd love to get some of y...
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Hello BP network,I recently purchased my first single family, out of state property in OH with the intent of renting it out long-term but have come across some major road blocks. I overlooked a lot of details during t...
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All, I've been poring over the numbers for a park just north of Rochester, MN and would like some other perspectives. The park is Oronoco Estates, and I'm guessing a few of you have looked this one over already. I l...
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I have to say, this site is amazing, and I'm in total information overload right now trying to absorb it all!
I'm curious, for those of you who own investments in other areas/regions/states, how did you get ...
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so I'm trying to understand the different types of refinancing and what would be best in my position. Here's the lowdown: I bought a 4 unit for 500k as owner occupied FHA 3.5% down and my current principal is 480k. As...
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Does anyone have any recommendations on real estate investing books?
Also, are there any magazines out there that are good for real estate investors?
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Has anybody had any negotiating experience with Real Time Resolutions? I've got an approved short sale with Litton as the first and RTR as the 2nd.
Litton has sent me an approval letter and they are allowing 3k to R...