I am closing on my first rental on the 7th. I purchased it with cash and will also being doing the rehabs cash. By using cash the ROI numbers are coming out nice, and being in the military if I leave it gives me margi...
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On a recent Bigger Pockets Podcast episode (link above) the guest discussed the idea of investing for equity and not cash flow. Unless I missed it throughout the episode, I do not recall them ever discussing how you c...
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I am wondering what is considered a "good" profit margin from a rental?
Its obvious you want to be making profit...the more the better. But is there a bench mark that expereinced and successful investors make? Are we...
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One of my tenants will be moving in July and I am beginning to do tours for the turn over for potential renters and the moving tenant is asking for us not to do tours due to safety concerns because of covid. I notifie...
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So I am browsing properties all over the country, lately realizing that Chicago has ridiculous deals... I know it is a city with a lot of crime, that most of these areas are really rough...But how bad can it be? Build...
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I recently moved from Panama City, Fl. to San Diego, Ca. The real estate dynamic is completely different in Southern California so I am forcing myself to learn market research across the country. I am interested in ...
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Hi everyone,I created this discussion to tell about my experience with Memphis Invest so far. I purchased a property with Memphis Invest in September 2017. The only reason I went with MI is because of their strong rep...
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Hi all,
I have found a duplex that I am prepared to make an offer on. It seems that the #s fit within the rule, but just wanted to make certain. If you guys could maybe take a look at these #s, and also suggest other...
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Hi everyone,BP newbie and first post in the forums. I live in Orange County, CA and am looking to buy my first buy-and-hold rental property. I've been looking outside of Southern California as I have not been able to ...
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The current high-interest rates have made it a lot more challenging for the average or new investor. To be honest I completely stopped buying for a few months when the low rates I was getting approved for more than do...