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So in the next few months I plan to buy my first duplex! I plan to house hack; rent out one side and live In the other. While running the numbers a thought crossed my mind about my girlfriend paying rent. Here’s the t...
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While teaching a class on parenting the other day, the subject of teaching your kids about money and investing came up. I posed to the group the question, “Which Investment gives you the best return?”1. Stock Market (...
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I've got 5 units (Duplex & Triplex) that I've owned for 4-5 years now. currently cash flowing $1500 total.
Since I'm really busy with my job, I've been strongly considering paying off each one aggressively, whic...
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I'm new on BP and joined after I started listening to Joe Fairless' "Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever" podcast. It's very motivating to hear other investor's stories. Curenrly I work full time in mental health a...
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I keep getting outbid on home offers I’m making on single family homes. HOW MUCH OVER ASKING PRICE DO I NEED TO OFFER?I’m looking in the Tyler, Texas area, doing a conventional loan.I offered day of, full asking price...
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I'm teaching a class on buy and hold real estate investing in Memphis and I'm looking for some real life examples to share with the students.Here's the brief background on my question below.I believe 2 things.1. Peopl...
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Hello fellow BPers! New to the site and RE investing, but loving the wealth of information that is provided here. I have been living and working in San Francisco, CA for 2 years. I lived in Tampa Bay, FL for 9 years p...
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Hi all - I see forum posts referencing JVs frequently as a good place to start for new note investors. My question is this - At what point is it "worth it" for veteran note investors to JV with a newbie? How much of t...