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I just bought a house in the Chicago area and the good news is that it doesn't have any structural or foundation damage and from two people who saw it, so far nothing major, but pretty much every room needs work. ...
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okay so to begin. im 23 and i hate my job, for lack of a more descriptive word. Ive always had this passion for real estate and once i heard i can get into it without using too much of my own money, my heart lit up. w...
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Hi Everyone! Here's the research I gathered during quarantine to potentially apply to an investment property. Have you done something similar? Is there anything else to look out for? Is this strategy incorrect? ...
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Hey Everyone,I'm attempting to start investing, but am possibly hitting an early roadblock. Recently I went through the process of trying to get pre-approved. Ultimately I was told that I would need to have a co-signe...
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I just wanted to hear how some of you got started in real estate investing. Were you up at night watching infomercials? Did you see a friend investing? For me my parents owned real estate and as a child I saw a lot of...
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Context: As stated in the title I recently ran my first direct mail campaign of 1000 postcards here in San Antonio Texas. I got 1 phone call I did go out and make an offer on the house. It was an inherited home with $...
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Hello BP,I plan to invest in a few buy and hold properties in Cleveland and/or Springfield, Ohio. And having a full time job, going for a turn-key solution doesn't seen like a bad idea to me.Economy of scale when fixi...
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I have an investment condo that I am thinking about selling. Here are the numbers. I am only hesitating because the great mortgage rate and term I get. Rent: $1850/month Cost: 0% vacancy for past 5 years5% cap exp (ap...
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Has anyone had success renting 2 bed 1 bath single family homes? There are a lot more of those homes in my area for sale for more reasonable prices. Tell me your experiences!
Thanks!
Alec
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Hi! I've caught the house hacking bug and looking for any advice on this game plan. My wife and I are new to the REI world and are currently renting in NYC. Our lease is up in September 2024 and want to begin our hous...