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Just watched this fascinating and well-done story by CNBC on "What’s Driving California’s Mass Exodus?"
Now, I live and invest in California, so I'm definitely not a California hater. However, I'm also no California...
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Yesterday I went house shopping with my brother. He just got a new job and is moving to town. The house he chose was one of the nicest houses I have ever seen. By contrast I live in a trailer park with my friend who d...
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Well, its been an interesting few days. I lost my job Thursday. Id appreciate any advice. I figured Monday would be the best day since 9-5'ers are at their desk probably sneaking onto BP or full time investors are con...
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Yes L.A. and the OC are great places to live but not the greatest place for the average real estate investor. I did say average because those with cash are still buying. Some are even tearing down the old replacing ...
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I'm thinking about a SFH or condo in the central west florida area (e.g. sarasota et al.). I don't live in the area so will use property management to rent it.
This will not be a business, more of a longer term inv...
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l live in Montgomery County Maryland where the property prices and rents are on a higher side. This would be my first investment property if the offer gets accepted.
I am looking at 2 properties:
1. I just went and l...
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I reside in Utah. I am considering investing in or near Orlando, Florida, in a Single Family Property, below the median in a high demand area where there are lots of people moving to. I have less than a decade worth o...
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We decided to take the plunge. A year ago my wife and I outlined three different plans we could take to start investing. We were all set to go with a very conservative plan when some very unsettling events happened in...
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I have been reading the books, listening to podcasts, and trying to get myself familiar with the market. But I'm still left with this uneasy feeling that I'm not ready to buy my first property. How did you guys reach ...
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I’m looking for any insights anyone might have on short-term rentals (airbnb or Vrbo) in the NC mountains (Boone, Blowing Rock, Fleetwood, or other areas). I’m interested in buying an income generating property, but I...