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First post, I hope I'm following the rules and I appreciate your help. I bought a duplex in September. One of the sides was vacant and in need of renovation and I had a builder do this in October and November. While s...
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I'm new here but I'll post my introduction in another forum. I inherited a property that was bought by a family member way back in 1998. It was purchased for $35k but is now worth around 260k. For the past few year...
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Hi everyone! My name is Eric and I am looking to get started in real estate investing. My ultimate goal is to own enough doors to replace my 9-5 income and become work optional. I have a long and exciting road ahead t...
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Hello everyone. Before I make my first investment in RE, I want to establish contacts and find good agents to work with.As i search for and begin to inquire about properties on the market, of course I instantly reciev...
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Hi all, been doing a lot of research into REI and want to get my first investment as fast as possible. I am too nervous to reach out to a realtor to help or make an offer. I am confused as to where/how to find a deal....
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Hello, Bigger Pockets!!It is with great joy that I announce that my wife, Piper, and I have closed on our first rental property! We bought a 2/1 in OH and have the property management company in place to get it rented...
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My lady and I are moving to Columbus next year and will be buying a in the $450-$500k range. With 10% down, PITI will be about $4,000/month which is around 25% of gross earnings per month.
Comps right now for 2-3 BR ...
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Hello, Biggerpockets community, This is my first question on this forum. My husband and I are looking to invest in 3-6 multifamily rental units. We currently have a few single-home investments in Memphis. Here are m...
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Hi Everyone! I hope you're all doing well. I have a question regarding cash-out refinance rates for rental properties in 2023. I recently invested in a new build at the end of last year, and the property is now 100% c...
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Looking to buy my first STR and having trouble finding one that projects to make a COC return worth investing in. The high sale prices and subsequent mortgage payments kill the net profits. Raising the rental rate w...