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What is a conservative vacancy rate? Or does this depend more on market? I was just wanting to put together a spreadsheet
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Welcome to my weekly Investor Newsletter. A frank, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets. From one real estate investor to another.
Today We’re Talkin:
- The Weekly 3 - News, Data and Edu...
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Current Situation: My wife and I have been slowly getting into REI over the last 4 years. We currently have 5 SFH long-term rentals and a short term rental.Up until 2022 we both had W2 jobs, but we just had our first ...
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Hi, my name is Stefan Fabry.I'm in Northampton, MA. I'm a Roockie with one year of studying the ins and outs of RE investing behind me. Analysis paralysis plagues me now. I'm sure many have been in that place as well....
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I recently bought a home in September using a USDA Rural Loan and Secured a 4.5% interest right before the hike. The homes purchase price was $157,500 and appraised for $165,000 so I purchased with some equity. I want...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence other investment.
Purchase price: $177,500
Cash invested: $37,598
Appraised for $44,000 over purchase price. We will be building an STR creating a 370k equi...
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BP,What would you do......Next year I will be transitioning to civilian life, which will likely take me back to Texas. I will have around 100k to be used on a personal property and/or first deal.My goal is to focus on...
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Hello,I am a fairly new real estate agent and want to get started in the real estate investing world as well but I just need some advice going in. I recently got connected with a local investor and he let me know to f...
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Hi BP,Over the last number of months, I have been aggregating data and analyzing the Quincy, MA (south of Boston) multi family market. Here are the big trends I have uncovered. Quincy Areas-From driving around and stu...
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After buying 3 SFHs in the Boise/Meridian Idaho Treasure Valley area, all of which are producing healthy positive cashflow, I’m ready to buy another SFH. However, the Boise area market is [arguably] the fastest growi...