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Hey everyone, my name is John I'm a new an aspiring buy-and-hold / flipper in the SoCal area . I currently live in Hemet and I plan on my first purchase being a duplex in the Yucca Valley desert . as a newbie I'...
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How to find Off-Market Properties that Produce high Roi.When it comes to real estate investing..It really comes down to finding Properties that are high value and generate ROI..And if you’re not finding properties tha...
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Economic Update
(Monday, September 14, 2020)
A majority of Los Angeles households face serious financial problems due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with Latinos and Black residents bearing the brunt of the economic pain...
A few years ago, everyone was wondering how to start investing in real estate, but now the question has switched to “Is it too late?” If you’re stuck on the sidelines but want to get into the real estate investing gam...
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Hi everyone, just joined. I own my primary residence and am looking to get an investment property or two, however I'm scared of my home market and also thinking ahead to where I might like to retire. Thusly I'm lookin...
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Hi Everyone, I bought a distressed property for cash in Desert Hot Springs (Riverside County). I'm in the process of fixing it up. I would like to refi and get my money back (BRRR). 1. Do I need to have a renter fo...
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I finally got an offer accepted on a home in FL on Dec. 8 and am closing on Dec. 23. I just wanted to thank everyone on the REO board that has given me advice and direction on the site. You guys kept me motivated! ...
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All - Newbie here. And I am sure this has been discussed before. But how do experienced investors use the 1 or 2% rule to a market such as California? What are the typical rents you would expect (as a % of purchase pr...
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I am under contract for a 20 Unit office building that needs major rehab. I'm debating between Central HVAC systems (separately gas metered) and electric Mini Split Air Conditioning Units. I have the budget to install...
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I am looking for my first multi family complex. What are are to pros and cons of buying a property with 16 studio apartments and one 1+1. This property is a motel converted to apartments.