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Economic Update
(Monday, October 19, 2020)
At its core, real estate is a people business, and being kind to people is a business approach that never goes wrong. Being kind builds a positive image. It earns trust...
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Hi BP Community,I think I found a good duplex to purchase for house hacking that works number wise. This will be my first investment so I am trying to make sure it goes well to set me up for future investments. I di...
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Hello BP is been a long time since I was last on the site, but I was working on my NYS RE course. I have just finished my final exam and have scheduled my state exam, and am confused about how I should get started int...
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When does everyone think the market will start dropping and for how long? I work in the San Diego Market, and we haven't seen any sales comps yet to support depreciating prices. I believe that since interest rates are...
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I have been living in NYC since 2006 when I came to US. All this time my plan was to start a business and invest profits in real estate. This year I have closed my first business with some financial loss, but educatio...
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My research into NPN's had sparked an interest in being a hard money lender using SDIRA. I know the mechanics. But, I really don't know what I don't know. Thought I would start a conversation and see how bad @Bill Gul...
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Hi everyone,Here's a question that I have. 5 years ago, a bought a ramshackle place (that was rehabbed) for total price of 99K in Denver. I'm now getting $1250 a month rent through Section 8.I'm getting some comps on ...
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Economic Update(Monday, February 22, 2021)
The minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee’s Jan. 26-27 meeting, released last week (after their customary three-week delay), show that members of the Committee ...
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Hello,
I’m currently Active Duty Army stationed here in Fayetteville, NC. I have 1 long term rental and is very eager to continue my investment journey. I’ve done some research on my but is lacking the experience wh...
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Hey all!My name is Josh, and I have been following Biggerpockets forums and podcasts for a few months now.I've recently relocated to Florida from Massachusetts, and always told myself that when I do finally make the m...