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I'm posting from my phone, and when I browse topics they are not divided into subsections so I haven't browsed much. So this might be a repeat question.Anyway I'm 37, bought my current home back in '09 for 250k. After...
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Hello, this is Terry from Western Washington. I am just getting started into real estate and this forum will be my first resource for discussions. My wife and I are in our early 30's, married for 13 years, and have an...
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I recently heard on a podcast that you could use money from a self directed IRA as earnest money for a wholesale deal, and then when you flip or assign the contract, the money you make from it would be tax free appare...
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I've been talking with an elderly homeownder who is house rich, but cash poor, and has fairly low income. He wants to stay in the home, but needs more cash for living expenses. He has good credit. What can he do to...
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Piquing curiosity between Long Term Investing vs. Short Term Investing
Ever wonder about the difference between the benefits of short term vs long term properties? Balancing your investment portfolio is an ongoing ta...
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Lot of variables in this question but I'll try to keep it simple. My ability to retire depends of course on an income stream. Current plan is to sell my home and use the equity to pay off my rental property. The duple...
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I am looking at doing my first commercial real estate deal and I'm wondering if it is common to put a risk factor, based on vacancies, when evaluating the purchase price. In other words, the shopping center I am looki...
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Hello,My name is Patricia Jones and I live in Amesbury Ma.I am interested in learning more about rental income. I am a single mother of two teenage boys and I bought a vacation condo in Conway NH for us to be able to...
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Hi it’s time I got into real estate investing. I’d like to know the best or preferred way to start. Is it wholesaling? Rentals? I work a full time job and want to know what’s the best route.
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The hearing is on Nov 26th, so I had a short time to react. What's your opinion on this, am I overreacting? What do you think will happen?
## Mayor Quinton Lucas and the KC Tenants Activists
Kansas City new mayor ...