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Just came across an article from Zillow with their picks for the hottest and coldest markets of 2021. Austin was their pick for the hottest market.
But why would Philadelphia be among the top five coldest markets? I...
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I have a potential tenant who was evicted from her last home. I offered to rent to her on a month by month basis. Increased rent $50/mo from my regular rate, 2xrent security deposit and a co-signer. I also let her kno...
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Hello everyone , I am in the process of buying my first rental property. Today I am going to see three properties in Bound Brook New Jersey. Bound Brook New Jersey is in Somerset County. What is you advice on buying p...
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I had a potential tenant contact me and ask if I accept felons. I have read that it's illegal (discrimination) to flat out say "no felons" so I asked what the crime was. He said "sex offender, 16 years ago when I wa...
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Hello everyone!Quick bit about me- I'm a data scientist working in NYC and literally just started looking into REI a week ago. Mostly because of the dream I have of retiring early with a nice cash flow, but also partl...
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Real estate investors tend to be goal oriented and have a long term outlook.
Have you set a goal for net worth? Number of units? Equity? Passive income?
What's the number you are shooting for? Is it...
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So my lender did a pre approval on me about 4 times and I confirmed with them several times that I would be able to get a loan on a non-owner occupied duplex. Fast forward to 2 weeks before closing (yesterday), my len...
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It's been a while since I've been in real estate. Just really getting my brokerage back up & running. Needless to say I've been bringing myself up to speed on the new laws and surprised at how many people are br...
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I am in contact with a 2nd position private lender who is willing to sell his note at a small discount. The property is in California, the sale date is scheduled for mid December and he is the foreclosing lender. Ther...
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Hi,
I am looking for anyone that started STR with J Massey Short Term Rental Mastermind Business Course. I would love any feedback.
Thanks,