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Guys, I've been looking for a duplex for about 4 months in the south Jersey area, and every time I make an offer somebody else offers more money and gets the house. It's been hard especially because I'm dealing with a...
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Hello! I'm in the research phase of my investing career. Looking to get into some SFRs here in Minot, ND. A little background: currently making 60-70k, saving $1000/mo (after IRA and Employer Defined Contributions Pla...
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I firmly believe in the saying that “You fail when you give up”.
Real estate investing is entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurship is full of ups and downs. There are times when you feel above everything – like a Super...
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On my last post, I listed the 10 reasons why real estate syndication is a great passive investment vehicle. Today, I am going more in-depth on "Diversification" and will cover all the reasons subsequently.
1) Diversi...
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I know this question is subject to way too many things to actually answer but philosophically, how much is enough? I read posts and watch videos of people always searching for the next big deal. Some talk about 30 uni...
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Given that many of the hot markets are so competitive and the prices on turnkey-ish properties have already increased in these areas, such that it is hard to achieve the 1% recommendation.. I started thinking maybe i...
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Sometimes we get hung up on should we, could we, or how do we get into real estate investing. For me, the best way was to simply just get started. I am by no means an expert but I have done a few deals now. I have see...
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Investment Info:
Industrial other investment.
Purchase price: $2,675
Cash invested: $400,000
Leased commercial building to create a much needed small engine repair shop & commercial landscape bus...
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Is a business plan necessary as a REI?
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Do homes bought with cash require a 6 month seasoning period to do a cash out refinance with the bank? Or does that not apply because it was bought with cash ? Does this vary by state ? Thanks!!