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I have been investing in real estate as a side thing for well over 30 years and have had many different strategies. Often it was just buying then reselling my own home. I am over 30 units now, but have slowed down m...
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according to CNBC, however in my market with the current low interest rates I don't see it that way. What does your market tell you?http://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/07/heres-how-much-more-it-costs-to-own-vs-rent-a-home-in...
I've been reading a ton, listening to podcasts etc., but I'm still freezing up when it comes to making a decision on where to invest. My expectation is not to become rich quick or hit a homerun with my first venture i...
I live in a 3 unit building and I have discovered it is possible to add two ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) to my property in California. I currently have a $1MM loan @ 2.25% fixed for 30 years so this is a keeper for...
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Hi everyone!I feel like this might be a dumb question but I've got to ask anyway. Im looking at financing options to pull about 20K out of a rental. I have a hundred thousand in equity. My local bank presented me with...
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I don't want to spend unnecessary money on upgrades in rental properties so what is the standard upgrades in rental properties?
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Just started my third book that was recommended through this site "Rental houses for the successful small investor". I did notice it was written in 1999 so I'll take parts of it with a grain of salt but expect the o...
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Hi,
I know this forum is mostly about real estate investing, but I also know that this is the best place to ask about the details of a cash deal. I am about to purchase my first house (I will occupy). Up until now I ...
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I have a seller insisting that the only way he will sell is with a physical bag of cash ($40k or more) under the table so that he does not have to report that income (in Florida). He wants to seller finance a lesser a...
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Hello, Bigger Pockets community!I am very excited To have finally closed on my first investment here in Liverpool NY as a 19-year-old investor as of last week and be auditioning for the Bigger Pockets rookie podcast t...