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Does anyone have any?I am trying to think of ways to raise money for a down payment to break into the REI world, and my wife and I have been kicking around some ideas. This would be in addition to our full time jobs w...
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Okay BP, so I've decided to jump in (actually decided a little bit back.) And I figured I'd start a live Blog/Forum to document my epic triumph or defeat; though I'm pulling for the former.The History: My REI journe...
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I love the census report. Finally the 2020 census is here and there are some interesting data points! If you’re deciding on a new market you may find this data useful in aiding your decision.
States with the highe...
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I'm curious what local investors think of Buckeye as an area to buy SFH's to rent, as opposed to Surprise, Mesa, Peoria, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler. On the pro side, it has decent prices, growth, newer housing stock, is ...
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First, South Lake Tahoe was all over the news in Northern California for its campaign to shut down short term rentals and now, I just read San Diego just voted to limit short-term rentals to primary residences only! W...
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I've been pounding the pavement, starting to talk to owners/sellers. I went to an ICOR meeting last night and it was a pretty exciting meeting. A lot of what was discussed was the structure of the deal and creative ...
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I am under contract for a SFH with an in-law suite in NE Ohio. The property is situated very close to the highway, so it's a great spot for anyone commuting to the Pittsburgh area. My PM is obsessed with the idea of a...
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A friend of mine is saving up for his first downpayment. At his current rate it’s going to take about 3 years of saving in order to come up with his first downpayment. I’m curious how others came up with theirs. My fi...