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Hey everyone, first time poster I found this forum through the awesome podcast done by Joshua and Brandon. I want to tell you my story and get some advice. I am a blank canvas yearning for direction in the real estate...
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Can I become a successful real estate investor without being a math genius like Brandon Turner or Ben Leybovich
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So I'm all set to close on a rental property next week, my first. In calling around for Fire/Dwelling quotes the numbers I am getting vary wildly, from $340 a year up to $800 a year. While I expected some variation,...
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I am curious to see who invest in development. Who prefers the bigger return over the value add cash flow?
Which do you invest in & Why?
New Sub divisions, Horizontal & Vertical components
Multi Family
An...
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Hi, I had a landlord insurance policy with State Farm insurance for my rental property. I file one claim with State Farm for storm damage to my roof and now State Farm will no longer insure the property. Can anyone...
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I've been really intrigued by the Des Moines are real estate market for some time now. Cap rates look great, crime is low, and the city itself seems to be booming as of late. Seems like a great market for cash flow t...
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Welcome fellow BP Compatriots! I thought I would share my brief, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets.
Today I'm talkin’ the topsy-turvy mortgage market, consumer sentiment, Mayo lattes?,...
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Hello from a new member! I am trying to make a decision and was hoping to pick some brains from people with experience. We currently live in San Diego and have a LTR that’s doing fairly easy, profiting about $300-400...