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My fellow landlord invited me to help him with his units in Chicago as he has more than 100 units and managing them became a full-time job for him. It is not something the Landlord expected to be busy with. I am explo...
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I am an NJ based RE investor and so far have been investing in buy and hold in Newark NJ ( Resi/multifam/apt) and have built a local portfolio. In 2020, my goal is to invest in ~5 OOS multifamily syndication deals in ...
Quick Summary: I bought my first condo to live in, and eventually rent. Read the R&R, everything looked fine. President of the HOA is making it sound like I need to get a permission slip for interior improvements,...
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I acquired an off market property a couple of months ago. Its a SF home, 3/2/2, 2700 sq ft on a large corner lot (3/4 acres). Loads of potential. Estimates from two different GCs showed rehab cost at more than twice w...
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After spending a few years investing out of state in long term rentals, I realized that I would have to accumulate up to 100+ houses at the infamous “$100/door” target to completely decrease my dependance on my W-2 in...
This will be my first post (and I’m a new user as of five minutes ago) I have been listening to your podcasts for a few months now and found my way here.
Over two years ago I bought my grandpas house who has now pass...
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Hey you guys,
I wanted to open this forum for everyone who has done wholesale deals or any deals to share their story on their first deal! Things you learned, mistakes you made, etc. Let's hear it!
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When using the 50% rule to evaluate rental properties what expenses are included in the 50%? Are taxes and insurance included in the 50%?
Thanks for your help.
Hi, I've heard before that for investors usually the idea is to run from new constructions. Can anyone explain why that would be? I'm interested in new duplexes being built in my area that start out base 100k+ less th...
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I live in the Twin Cities and have been looking at duplexes to move into and house-hack to get started with real estate investing. I made a 6-Month Contract for Deed offer on a duplex located in a B/C area with 3 bedr...