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Hello - I am a newcomer to this page and am looking to buy my first real estate investment. I have two questions:1-Where is the best place to source deals on my own? I can't help but think Zillow is not the best place...
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Ive been working on a possible short sale and received the following from the listing agent
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Hello all!Very new to this whole scene....but I am a very interested and hopeful future buy and hold real estate investor in the single family home/duplex/triplex market in central and northeastern Pennsylvania. I sa...
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We have beginning experience with SF home investing and are currently using cash for smaller deals. I just want to make sure we are asking all the right questions when we evaluate this next level deal. Cap rate is s...
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I am remodling a townhome I inherited and am looking for property management, since my mom's manager just retired. I found a company that will manage it for 7%. However, when I told the remodling guy that someone migh...
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I am undecided on the best legal structure to invest in notes as a side business. I have 3 options and each has their own things to consider. I have personal investment fund and an IRA of equal value1. Sole propriet...
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In my market it seems like there are a lot of sellers that are getting bad (too optimistic) pricing advice from their realtor and their house sits on the market for months. So, there are several houses near me that h...
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I sent out my first direct mail marketing campaign. I got two calls the first day they arrived (yesterday). I felt ready but after going through both calls I think I'm behind where I need to be. These are all OOS o...
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Hey guys - let me start by saying I'm not proud of this one, but faced with the reality and seeking guidance on how to navigate..
I bought a brand new 1BR condo in Baton Rouge, LA as an investment property back in 20...
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Has anyone had any experience with getting around the seasoning requirements for rental income? With the properties we own, all of which are financed, we have reached our max debt to income ratio. From what we unde...