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I am based in Las Vegas ,NV -- was thinking about acquiring some rental properties in mid-west, possibly TX, AR, TN as well....what your take on it?- if you had to pick one location/state - what would that be?,... th...
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This thing, if enforced, is going to have some serious ramifications for property owners and contractors. I took the class in CA but the certification is the same for 42 states, all US territories and federal lands, ...
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As a 25 year old business owner - I approach real estate as a long term investment. I get excited about appreciation, amortization, and tax benefits more then cash flow. Not to say I don't need them to cash flow but I...
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I'm currently in the Army and will get out in 2020 and looking to invest. I'm able to move anywhere in the country and trying to save up 100k before I get out.My question is where should I start my investing career....
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Quick Background
I'm a first time investor that fell in love with Austin, ironically, by getting quarantined there for 1/2 of 2020. I was well aware of the growth over the past 10 years, but when Joe Rogan + the enti...
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Coronavirus seems way worse than 2008.& yet prices are way above 2008.dow was around 9k. now it's at 21k. very few businesses that I would buy at this point. mayb ppeople think vaccine might be found or warmer w...
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To the group: As more and more "deals" cross my desk and I perform underwriting, I find that the vast majority of these deals are simply overpriced offerings - even in lousy locations, Cap Rates are around 3-4%. Mos...
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With a new year among us comes new opportunity for investment, particularly investment in commercial real estate. In this post, I will discuss 4 large US markets which I believe to be ripe for commercial real estate i...
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Most of these markets are in either Mountain or Southwest regions. How does everyone feel about these markets moving forward? Is anyone invested in these markets? Do we think they will keep appreciating?
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BP contributors:
I for one believe we're not going to see a real estate crash anytime soon, and I firmly believe in the power of pessimistic thinking. But I'm also not wholly ignorant of all the aspects of this busin...