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I have learned a ton on this website, including the 50% rule regarding expenses (not including P&I). Look at gross rents (for example, $1,000 a month), and expect $500 in operating expenses. Now my question is, d...
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Does anyone own or has thought about owning STRs in Costa Rica beach towns? I'm sure covid had a huge impact on 2020 revenue but seems like it could be viable.
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Hey All!I've been a high value residential real estate investor for 9 years in northern New Jersey. For many reasons I've decided to leave this business model and switch my focus to acquiring apartment complexes. My g...
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Forgive me if I posted this in the wrong section, I couldn't find any other sections that seemed appropriate.
I understand that when calculating either Net Present Value (NPV) or Internal Rate of ...
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I was doing some reading about the 2008 bubble burst of the real estate market in the book "The AfterShock Investor" by David Wiedmer. He explains the cause of the crash, which we should all know about anyway, but...
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Just saw the recent Youtube Video from Reventure consulting today.Looks like he is predicting Austin market is in bubble and going to burst soon.He provided some supporting data based on rental rates etc.I am Still ne...
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Its awkward, but it needs to be said....
The FACTS about our economy (GDP, unemployment, workforce participation, etc...) have no bearing on asset prices!
I'm not an economist, I'm just a curious young man. There w...
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I'm wondering what financial metrics are important for landlords? Most landlords like to know the equity building on their property. After all, buy and rent out properties as part of their long term strategy. But ther...
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There is a lot for sale in a very desirable part of town, with ocean frontage. The lot for sale has never been built on, and the town has restricted all building on that beach unless there was an existing structure gr...
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I have been looking to place bids on tax deed properties. Has anyone been successful in buying these types of properties? Also, when conducting one's due diligence, what information are you looking on for the house an...