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Hello All, I am trying to make sense of something that keeps being brought up on numerous investment media I have listened to or watched on youtube, but I just don't understand the reason behind it that makes it bette...
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Before the settlement and after this settlement, buyers always had the option to approach the listing agent directly with an offer, a power they've held all along. It’s interesting to see how people are reacting like ...
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Hi All,I'm trying to make sense of the market right now, specifically in the DC/Northern VA area. Is it a good time to buy an apartment or condo to hold as an investment? I will be in this market for at least 2 years,...
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With the rising rates and the deals getting thinner, I’m finding it harder and harder to find deals that make sense. If you could pick one strategy to find off market deals what would it be???
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I'm hoping the pro's can help me to analyze this potential deal. I've been looking to invest in my first multi-family property for ~6 months now. The Phoenix market really seems to have dried up, but I sti...
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Hello everyone! As we are seeing inflation rise, prices go up, and the cost of housing staying consistent. Would house hacking be a great idea right now? A little bit about myself real quick, I am looking to use a VA ...
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Ok, so I read and loved Avery Carls “Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth”. What other books does anyone suggest? I am a LTR owner, getting ready to move into the STR game. Would prefer newer books that are still relev...
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Hey all! I'm new to the forum - live in a suburb of Chicago.I'm looking to get into investing, but wanted advice.I've heard from others that now is a bad time to start investing, and most investors are selling off the...
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Hi Everyone,
I am new to real estate investing and am looking to house hack in the DMV area. I got qualified for about $650,000 so I am trying to evaluate all my options. Ideally I would try to get a 3/4 unit propert...
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I am looking to purchase a SFR or a small multi-family in the San Diego area within the year to house hack, and I was wondering if a property with an in ground swimming pool is a bad investment due to the maintenance ...