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What are some things to look for when purchasing a home that has been unoccupied for several years (4)? Considering the utilities will not be on, how do you know the pipes are ok, fixtures, electric/ heat works whe...
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Does anyone have experience doing lease-option deals? Are they highly successful or a gimmick strategy to use every once in awhile? How does a lease-option deal differ from a typical real estate transaction?
Thank ...
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What's your craziest experience you have had? I have heard a number of horror stories with tenants. What's been yours?
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I am doing a 1031 on the sale of a property that has been depreciated down to nothing (it's a condo). I own it free and clear. I would like to have the cash - but not the tax bill. I am thinking that if I buy a ren...
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Quick introduction: I'm coming off my first investment, a deal where I'm househacking a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhome in San Jose, CA. I purchased for $715,000, live in the master, and rent out the other 3 bedrooms...
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Being in a relatively expensive market I know how discouraging it can be to try and break into real estate scene, particularly the multifamily space. We're in Portland, Oregon and very few cases can you hit the 1% "ru...
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I have experience with working class and lower income areas. But what about ghetto, warzone areas. A lot of burned out buildings, people using/selling drugs all over the place, frequent shootings (almost one a week it...
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These past 12 months have shown us:
✅ We can’t predict the future.
✅ We can be nimble and flexible.
✅ We are resilient.
✅ Teams can work remotely.
✅ Real Estate can be toured and purchased virtually.
✅ Relations...