Don't blame everything on interest rates - It's because wages haven't kept pace
My wife and I bought our first house in Seattle in 1986 for $78,000. It was in a safe, desired neighborhood, post card view of downtown,...
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Class AMountain Brook - https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/al/mountain-brookHomewood - https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/al/homewoodVestavia Hills - https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/al/vestavia-hillsHoover - https://w...
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International Investors,The Thai market has opened up with exceptional yield and very affordable. Short-term hotel living rentals under development currently at 8% will have yield of at least 10.25% by April 2024. Pri...
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Hi everyone,I'm a mid-twenties engineer out of the SF Bay Area.I've been lurking the site for a few months as I've mulled the "Real Estate Option" - we're getting to that phase of the boom-bust cycle that I'm just not...
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i am having trouble competing with other flippers. i try to do things the right way (pull permits) & use contractors/hvac/plumbing/electricians who, i feel, give me the best bang for the buck. and we all know the ...
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Ch. 1 Why I Love Rental Properties
Ability to use the leverage
Ability to hustle for greater returns
Ability to manage my investment directly
People always need a place to live
Its worked ...
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What is your biggest problem/mistake/confusion when analyzing a deal?
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Hey everyone, I'm 19 years old and am very interested in getting involved in Real Estate. I have been researching a lot about Phil Pustejovsky and his Freedom Mentorship Program. There have been discussions about this...
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What do you guys think about solar panels? I'm considering them for a primary residence that we just bought for ourselves.
Salient points:
- One of the more expensive homes in the neighborhood at a litt...