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I'm just about to start wholesaling here in Ames Iowa but I don't know if cash buyers are as active in this state as other states, should I try build capital another way or just shoot my shot in this area?
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Hello everyone,I am a new investor trying to figure out my gameplan before i jump into the world of real estate investing. Hopefully some of you with more experience or insight can help me form my decision. In 6 month...
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Hello BP.Are properties that need cosmetic work, i.e. updating kitchen, bathroom, new flooring and paint, a high risk as far as getting your money out of it? I'm looking to do my first flip and would like to use conv...
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Nice to meet everyone! I have spent the last 14 years in nursing and love what I do as a nurse practitioner. That being said, I realized that I will never have financial freedom with my current plan and have been look...
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I'm considering converting one of my properties from a LTR to a STR whenever the current tenants move out. After running the numbers, the house would be way more profitable as a STR, even despite the city's (Philadelp...
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I found a deal that I am a bit reluctant to take, but have reasons particular to me that make it attractive.
With a modest estimate it should yield an ROI of just over 20%, but in order to get it I would have to use...
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Hello, I have been reading various postings for a while, and this is perhaps my second posting, if I recall correctly. I am pretty new to the forum, and am new to real estate investing. This forum has been invaluabl...
Hey all, I live in Perth Western Australia and have been listening to the Podcasts for a couple of months. I've had a good look at the Australian market and it is very difficult to find residential property that will...
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Hey guys I’m selling a studio co-op apt in West New York NJ. The realtor that lives in the building wants to list it for me and says it’s worth around 185 and wants 6%. This commission seems crazy high to me but I’ve ...
Hi everyone. Hope you are all doing well. So, I am embarking on my real estate investing journey and know a network/team is critical for success so wanted to know if anyone had recommendations for a real estate invest...