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Hello BP, I've read some of the books (BP and others), listened to some podcasts, and am zeroing in on a workable strategy to buy and hold (waffling between single family and small multi-family to start). If one thin...
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I have to say that finding BP and meeting so many motivated people on this forum has really gotten my juices flowing to find and make deals. I closed on 4 units in a single complex in Oakland back in February, and ha...
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Hello BP members! I hope everyone is having a great week! Life is too short to be unhappy; live it to the fullest.
Before entering real estate, I basically did whatever I wanted and tried to make my dreams come true...
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Looking at a HUD home where the pressure test failed for the plumbing. Wondering what kind of numbers to conservatively budget for a worst case scenario? With it being a HUD home, I'm told they won't turn the water on...
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I am looking to get started in real estate investing. I live in Seattle area and have access to decent cash, with a good credit history. I am thinking of properties not too far away (say within WA state), either multi...
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I have been looking at Multi units in Chicago. Specifically in the Logan Square, Ukrainian Village, West Town, and Avondale neighborhoods. My question is, what type of cash on cash return should I consider a pretty ...
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Hi BP,We are out of state investors looking to buy our first property in Indianapolis or Columbus. Been having trouble finding properties that cash flow, so I’m wondering if our assumptions are part of the issue.I use...
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I would like to start looking into expired listings, but i'm not sure how to go about it. Can someone please give me instructions?
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There is a lot of speculation in the market that investors should not buy real estate during a bear market or high inflation period. But the fact is, in the long term, if you own property then your money has a constan...
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Couple of question i have regarding 1031 exchange? Hope someone expert in Real Estate can guide me1)Who act like qualified intermediary? is it a real estate agent or escrow company?2)What is the cost for qualified int...