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I am looking to buy houses for investment in the us.
What city is the best for buying real estate (houses) and than renting it?
I am looking for:
Good cap rate (more then 10%).
Easy renting (low rental vacancy)
Good...
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There are many properties for sale in my region, but may not cash flow. Here is an example (remember that this is California)
$140k for 1,400 sq ft
3 bedroom, 2 bath
Rental rate = $1,250 a month
At 20% down, that w...
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I’m pretty new and am struggling figuring out good ways to come up with the money for a down payment! Any ideas?
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I recently (late Sept. 2018) purchased a duplex in FL. The property was fairly run down, i.e. overgrown yard, the occupied unit has window coverings consisting of aluminum foil and/or bed sheets/blankets, additionally...
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My husband and I put a contract on a home. During our home inspection, we found there was moisture in the basement and potentially mold based on our inspector's radar. He also noted the patch work around the foundatio...
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I need some advice dealing with a contractor. I have started renovation on my Maryland property and I hired a contractor. We mutually agreed for him to charge $11,500 for his labor. I would provide all materials a...
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I an American living abroad looking to invest into real estate. My original plan is to invest 50% in a mix of syndicates - value add B/C class midwest, some commercial and 50% on SFR. When I looked at the track rec...
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Hi everyone - My husband and I reside in CA and looking to purchase our first STR. Any tips/pros and cons on where to invest which will provide good cashflow? We will hire a property manager so that will be 20% commis...
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I have had a vacation rental in Big Bear Lake for 2 years now which has done very well (over 200 nights a year- grossing over $50k a year) on less than 200k investment. I'm also managing 3 other properties in Big Bea...