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I am a new RE investor that entered the market in late 2018, after thinking about the macro trends in RE and policy, I just want to share some thoughts about where I think the market trends are...PresentThe recent run...
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Found a great article detailing the pros and cons of both Hard Money and Private Equity. Enjoy!
http://www.finweb.com/loans/hard-money-vs-private-money-in-real-estate-investment.html#axzz3375gYG6A
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I'm about to put an offer on a single-family property less than a half mile from Washington University in St. Louis. It's a nice, 5 bed/2 bath house that would be ideal to rent to students. However, St. Louis City, li...
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I came across some properties that I'm interested in purchasing. The seller is offering vendor take back mortgage for 20%. I'm trying to run my numbers. What kind of interest rate and terms can I expect on that 20%? ...
What have your experiences been with old sewer lines? When have you decided it is definitely necessary to replace them? I have a unit that was really backed up and likely hadn't been serviced for years and years. A...
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Hey, BP community! This is my first forum post and I'm very excited about it! :)My partner and I are looking into purchasing our first House Hack. A 4-Plex popped up for sale in a C-Class neighborhood. Only looking at...
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How Technology Changed My Real Estate Business in the Last 25 Years
25 years ago I decided to “formalize” by hard money / private money investments and start an investment fund and syndicate these note opportunities....
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Wealth Building vs Cash Flow
My proposition is that too many real estate investors, much too often, emphasize cash flow over increasing net worth. While cash flow is important, it should NOT be the ultimate financial...
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What is the best avenue to take to wholesale a house from a bank owner to a cash buyer when the bank will not allow you to assign the contract before closing (signing buyer, and/or assigns on your contract)?