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Seeing the market in reading the big brokerages reports on the main metros I invest in, everyone estimate rent growth at 0% for at least a year or two. Expenses naturally rise with inflation - insurance, property tax,...
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With the current trend of real estate in the United States, is it a wise choice to invest in real estate? , Recently, I invested most of the liquid cash in my hand. The return on real investment is too slow. I like sh...
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Hello BP,
I have a question that I'm sure a lot of new investors are curious about. On a few podcasts that I've listened too, I hear people buying duplexes around and sometimes under 50k total for purchase and rehab ...
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I have a piece of property with that has already been divided, utilities in place, and ready to build. I hope to start construction by mid May. The property is zoned R-3 which in my area allows for up to 6 units pe...
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15% decline in cooper & lumber, key components of housing
June housing starts dropped 9.9% in June
Housing permits dropped 7.5%
25% of the housing buyers are investors/institutions
Job creation is flat
Mortga...
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Hi Everyone, Newbie here...I've always been told "Never pay points on your loan!" But is there ever a time where it would make sense to pay a point or 2 on a loan as an investor? Is this the market to possibly be payi...
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After numerous conversations with investors, CFAs, data scientists and economists in conjunction with my own understanding and study as a CFA candidate, I thought it would be worthwhile to share my thoughts on how I t...
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I've got a property under contract (as the buyer) and would not like the sales price reported in the MLS. I live in a non-disclosure state, so the MLS is generally the only avenue people have to obtain sales price in...
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I am trying to figure out a way to start my real estate sales business but still be producing a consistent amount of active income until I am busy enough to live off commissions. Right now I am working a 40 hour a wee...
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I was curious how real estate folks were using G+ . . .
Do you use it for your business? Are you connecting with your closest friends? Or are you just following folks of interest?
I'd love to hear you...