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Hello, I’m a newbie from Massachusetts just getting started. I’m considering a loan on a personal property that would require PMI.In doing some research, I came across an article that said 1 reason to avoid PMI is tha...
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BP,Everyone says that the best way to market is to "add value first" or in other words "tell people how you can help them by helping them." It's pretty much the entire marketing strategy behind this here website. My q...
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Monthly data through June 2022 for MA in total shows a very strong cyclical market. The big story here is the very, apparent, and continual, lack of inventory in the multi-family marketplace. We saw inventory tick up ...
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Hi Everyone - I searched the forums but could not find any related posts. A recent article by BP: "Top 5 Alternative Investments for Real Estate Investors in 2024," which was sponsored by "atminvestors.com," listed th...
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In 2015, my sister had a business which was essentially her livelihood. She approached me an indicated her landlord was selling the building and would I be interested. I always was intrigued about real estate, so I pu...
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We've been presented with an off-market Fixer in Tarzana for $620K. 1362 sq ft 3 + 2. 7000 sq ft lot. Detached 2-car garage. No pool. Built in the '50's (like most of the Valley!) Haven't been in it yet, but it l...
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Looking to buy my first deal, most likely a single family turn key property with positive cash flow. I live in Washington D.C. and considering Baltimore and Philadelphia as target markets. What are the key indicators ...
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I have a potential REO deal in the works. An investor is interested in purchasing another rental property to buy and hold and I have a realtor who sent me a number of possibilities that I presented to the buyer. The b...
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I had a guest book with me yesterday who indicated 1 adult on her reservation and then explained in her message that she was bringing 5 people and 2 dogs. She accepted the alteration request that I sent which raised t...
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Not sure if this belongs in this section of the forum, but the lead came as a referral from someone on our DM campaign.
I contacted the local tax office and they could not provide any other information other ...