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Commercial real estate analysts come with varying levels of expertise. How do you separate the fakers from the real experts? We ask our analyst candidates a mix of quantitative and qualitative questions to determine t...
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I'm looking at an STR that has been on the market for some time. Looks like it was purchased in 2019 and on and off the market since 2021. I am very interested in approaching the seller with a seller-financed deal or ...
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Hi, i am looking to put an offer on the condo but i am alarmed after looking at the financials. It seems to be like the condo is heavily in debt and spending huge chunk of condo fees towards interest payment. Is this ...
Hey guys so i recently heard that it is easier for individuals to get hard money loans when they have verifiable income from a job and its kind of tougher to get hard money loans if you are self employed. Is this tru...
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I need help! Last year I went under contract for a new build duplex as in new construction. I have learned so much. At first I wanted a new duplex because old duplexes were the same price or close in cost to new duple...
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Are there any financial experts out there who can answer this? Is it better to refinance a house and increase the loan balance to pull equity out and pay off the business credit card balance... that is eating up month...
Can anyone give me some insight on what to expect when buying a property that is located in a flood zone. What extra expenses can I expect as far as insurance ect. Any hidden surprises, fees, or laws I will have to ...
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I'm brand new to investing, so I'd like some feedback on my ideas of getting started. I'm 53. I've been teaching abroad for 20 years. I keep hearing and reading about how important it is to keep one's big-picture goal...
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I am 42 years old and married with two children. I make approximately 120k a year. I live in southern California. I have no credit card debt. However, I have approx. 17k on one car loan and approx. 40k for student loa...
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When considering buying a home, it's important to remember that the financial journey involves more than just the price tag. You'll likely need to make a down payment, which can be a substantial portion of the home's ...