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I know the "50% rule" is bandied about as gospel here in the forums, but haven't seen any actual, hard data that says that operating expenses tend to be ~50% of gross rent income. I'd like to verify this number is, in...
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All,After doing some research on becoming a real estate agent, getting feedback and taking the preliminary exam courses, I stumbled upon a troubling number. "80%-90% of new agents quit or fail within the 1st year." I ...
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On this forum ive noticed a good chunk of people have w2 income who are investing for the first time or becoming seasoned investors almost ready to give up their w2 job.It seems like it is easier to get started in the...
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I get asked about the BRRRR strategy all of the time and honestly don’t know if anyone that’s done it in my market where the property cash flows afterwards. It sounds great. Keep using the same money over and over. It...
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Denver eyes turning off natural gas, requiring all-electric new buildings in climate push
Denver wants new construction in a few years to be “net-zero energy” buildings that use only electricity from renewable source...
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So, I'm still learning the ropes and not ready to jump in to actual investing just yet, but I just wanted to throw my plan out there and see what people thought of it (especially Kansas City folk). Obviously the main ...
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I have been watching some podcasts concerning impending implementation of Dodd Frank law as it pertains to Lease Optioning. I am very concerned as to how to proceed Renting to Own for my homes in a way that is aafe. A...
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I have hardly been on BiggerPockets all summer because our market is on fire! I was busier than the proverbial one-legged man during COVID, had about two weeks of normalcy, and then the market exploded.I manage 400 re...
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