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Ok, here we go. I need to separate emotion from business.I have recently started becoming serious about investing into buy and hold properties. I have purchased 2 properties so far in 2018. I have a third property ...
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I’ve been following the Bigger Pockets movement for a few months now and I’m getting closer and closer to making my leap into real estate. One road block/scare I’m facing is vacancy. Once I get the deal I want and hav...
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I have two properties which I'm currently thinking of installing central AC in.The install, unit and labour is about $2500-3500 through my GC.Now of course IF I install the unit I will increase rents. From other landl...
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Hello. My name is Melissa Lapinski and I am currently living in Elizabethtown, PA. I have been interested in investing in real estate for 10 years now. I got my PA real estate sales license back in 2004 so I could ...
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Hey All,
I'm currently on the fence of selling my property during a pandemic and wanted to seek for advice.
I purchased my condominium in California about 10 years ago. I initially lived in the property but moved to...
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I have about $5-7k saved up that I would be willing to invest in a deal. However, I have about $25-30k that I could tap into via a 401K loan that I would be paying back to myself. Looking to put this money into a smal...
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Right now I have a property. Buy and hold using your own money is great, but it's slow. I really like RE and I'm trying to think of ways I can get more involved.Here are my thoughts:Property Management - I would find ...
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Hi fellow investors,I want to thank Josh and Brandon for creating this forum that has offered so much priceless information and experience. Thanks to all of the members, as well, for contributing to this exceptional ...
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I keep hearing that rental property owners lose their cash flow from big ticket items or capex. Has anyone been able to successfully factor in capex into their expenses and actually owned properties long enough to det...
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Does anyone know the best neighborhoods to invest in both Cleveland and Baltimore. And what to be wary about. I’m new to the area but know friends that have had good luck. Looking for flips and multi family holds