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Hi! I'm a new investor. I own 3 properties. One is a STR in Joshua Tree, second is a cabin near Sequoia, and the third is a vacant lot in JT that I have listed for sale. I am interested in out of state investing (long...
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Hi All!I was planning to buy my first rental house at $300K with 50% down, and after just talking to a banker from Chase private client, there's seem to be a better way to do that.My current primary house:Value: 1100K...
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I wanted to start a philosophical thread here with pearls of wisdom for those times when everything is just going wrong. :crying:
I'll start:
Stand up to crises. Don't let them throw you! Fight to stay calm... eve...
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There are so many challenges when trying to achieve something as difficult as starting your own real estate business and making it successful I often find myself seeking some help/guidance on an on-going basis.
I oft...
Kwikset SmartKeys Vs. Regular LocksAs a locksmith I have used and repaired Kwikset SmartKey locks. Occasionally folks ask me which type of lock I recommend, SmartKey locks or "regular" locks. My honest answer is that...
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BackgroundIn 2010 I bought a bank owned 3 bed 2.5 bath single family property using an FHA loan which required a 5% down payment. The purchase price was $73K so this equated to approximately $3,700 out of pocket. Dur...
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Hi,I am planing to purchase some cash flow properties in suburbs of Huntsville, Birmingham and Montgomery. Given the path of growth information for each city, what suburbs/zip codes are currently attractive with B nei...
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Hello everyone,
I am new to the house flipping business and have just started one with my partner from work in the Bay Area, CA. We are struggling to get offers accepted on homes and find properties that need a new r...
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3 Month Update for Asheville NC: Previous post in Market Data Thread -https://www.biggerpockets.com/...
*This is the second post in Asheville NC Market Data Thread*
Asheville is a medium sized city positioned south ...
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Specific sector of REI is up to you.