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Is Bethlehem PA worth investing in? I don't see a big job market or employment versus NJ. Is the population expected to grow or are people migrating from PA to a stronger financial district or another area to retire??
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Did that subject title get your attention? Good! :) I saw this super-hype phrase used in a property listing yesterday. It also said Troy is the "new Saratoga Springs". The question I pose to our august Upstate New Yor...
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those of you experienced in this asset class. have you used cost seg and how does it work for this type of asset.Other than the normal things you would include in any real estate.. wondering since its a bizz if you c...
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The other day I met with my accountant to do some year-end planning, especially since this is my 1st year owning investment properties. A few things that I took away from this meeting are listed below, and I was just...
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First off a few notes:1. My area would be considered remote by most (the closest town with over 15,000 people is 80 miles).2. My area is considered low income, as most folks work for less than $15 per hour at the Lumb...
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I am in the process of buying 3 duplexes that are undervalued because of rents. They are renting for $800-850. Market rents for this size in this neighborhood. should be 1100-1200. Once you purchase how do you rais...
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I am in escrow for a Triplex in Redondo Beach California. We are contingent on the sale of our current property ( Which we have an over ask offer for.) The Triplex needs a new roof (which we have asked for a credit fo...
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Ok, I suppose it is possible - I'm just hoping to get some experienced investors' take! I do have capital that I'd like to put to use in an apartment building in the roughly 400K-700K range, however I can't seem to m...
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The number one issue that I see for new investors, like myself, is the ability to setup/run a real estate investment business on a part time basis while still maintaining a full time job.
The question I have for ever...
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Last year I opted to turn my primary residence into a rental and purchase a new primary residence. In the next year or so I’d like to acquire another single family rental property in my immediate area. At the moment h...