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As the saying goes: smart people learn from their mistakes, wise people learn from other's mistakes. I'd love to hear some of the challenges and hardships people face (or have faced) when investing in real estate.I'm ...
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Hows it going BP! I finally purchased my first 4 unit multi unit property in a suburb of Chicago in early September of this year. The building itself is made up of 4 townhome style units with no common area. 2 bedroom...
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I have been reading books, perusing blogs and joining in on discussions about how to find your first investment property. And, they all say to know your market. That's all well and good, but what if you are new to an ...
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I have been having good success with SFR rentals, but am now being offered a duplex and is will be a good deal. SFR's were 3/1 duplex is 2-2/1's. can anyone give me an idea of change in vacancy rates or tenant quali...
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1, I just did a flip with a partner. He has an LLC, but I am an individual. The profit will be taxed at my personal tax rate.What's the benefit of having an LLC to do flip? What I think is that the mileage and meals w...
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I’m 23 years old and fairly new to the real estate investing world. I’ve done quite a bit of research the past few years & I’ve only gotten far enough to know the avenues I could possibly take. I’ve always been ea...
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Hello Everyone, Doing a lot of deal analysis for practice. Cranking out a few a night. Getting close to my first deal. Came across this 6 unit multifamily (all 2 bed, 1 bath) in a B class neighborhood. Its in a nice a...
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Been in apartment rentals for about 20 years. Mortgages are all below 4.5% - no intention of changing those. Have a few arms due in about 5 years..those I will finance to fixed rate as rates lower. Buy - Rehab - Rent ...
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Hi all!I've been working with a turnkey provider to purchase my first few rental properties. I have 3 under contract right now, and two of them are wrapping up the closing process towards the end of next week it looks...
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My agent told me about ocean city NJ and said I should include it in my portfolio. I am looking to purchase a commercial condo in ocean city. I read that it is more family oriented but Is it really better then the oth...