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Hi everyone - I just purchased my first duplex on a VA loan, rents are covering the mortgage and life is good. I plan on buying another duplex with the VA a year from now (I have to owner occupy the first place for a...
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Hi,I have a property in Austin, TX that I just turned into a rental property and I have about 200K in the property. I am considering pulling some money out and either holding the cash until I find another property or ...
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i’m a little confused with Biggerpockets contributors because in recent posts by Biggerpockets writers, they suggest looking for deals that generate a 12% cash on cash return. Then another article reveals the research...
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“You’re wrong.” These words will put you at odds with anyone. Try it. It’s a tad unethical but I’m experimenting. Again and again I am amazed at people’s deflation. Their shoulders sag, their tone sharpens, and their ...
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Hello BP community,
My current situation is, I own a condo in a popular area in South Charlotte NC, my mortgage is $900/month, HoA $200, and rents for similar condo's are going for $1300-$1400. We have no debt and ...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence note investment investment in Jacksonville.
Purchase price: $46,500
Cash invested: $50,000
Sale price: $125,000
Jacksonville, FL Case Study
Would you cas...
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Hello BP, I need your help now more than ever!Here's the scenario: In October 22, my family found out that our life life long vacation home/rental property was absolutely demolished in Hurricane Sandy. Although my par...
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Hello BP!I am asking this question so I can evaluate the responses and see if one strategy is more favorable than another. If you had 200K to invest in real estate, would you rather buy one property (an upper/middle c...
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Good day to everyone on BiggerPockets!
This is my very first time ever joining a virtual community
I'd like to formally introduce myself!
My name is Carlos Ortiz! I'm a 23 year old College student finishing his senio...
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My wife and I will close on the sale of our personal residence in a couple weeks. We're considering pros/cons of buying another SFR vs. renting. The SFR would tie up a lot of capital that we could otherwise use to inv...