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Hey guys. I'm new to the forum, but I've been on here for a while reading articles, tips, et cetera, and it's been a great help so far. I have a few questions of my own though and I'd much appreciate your thoughts.
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I’m in contract on a small deal for 500k. A long time friend of mine expressed interest in being a cash partner, simply looking for a better return than his savings account. This would be through monthly cash flow or ...
My husband threw this idea at me: What if we charge the tenants a little more for rent each month and gave them the 12th month for free? Here's how it would work:If rent is normally $900 per month, we charge them $982...
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I will preface this by saying this is 100% a self inflicted wound that in all honesty did know know was happening. I am an investor with two other "good old boys" who still believe in handshakes and verbal agreements....
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Curious out there what people use as a general rule for how leveraged they are. How comfortable you are with debt. Do you have 401K loans? Would you cash out a Roth IRA? Do you use HELOCs off your primary? For...
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I know BP is mostly for RE, but does anyone here also invest in any franchises? Seems like it could be as profitable if not more as a Re investment. Also, could be a good way to diversify your investments and not pu...
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Savvy real estate investors often like to buy properties that have problems, which can help us snag a great deal. However... not all problems are good. What are some examples of "problem properties" you would never w...