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Obvious, I know. But looks like they will be renters for quite some time based on those numbers. Plus, it's nearly impossible...
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Hi BP Community,
I have actively followed many post and the advice on here is invaluable. Now, I am in a unique situation where I haven't been able to find answers online.
The situation:
I purchased a duplex to ho...
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I have bought and flipped for quite sometime but now I want to change my strategy to purchasing and holding properties. Guess my first question is how is this possible. Most lenders now want 20 % percent down per purc...
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Happy New Year BP members! I am looking for my first multifamily property but theres just one problem I'm running into. I can invest in my local markets due to the prices. Im living in San Diego California and plan to...
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How ya feeling about the 2017 national multifamily market in view of the facts: Toppy stock market that people fear, stagnant personal incomes in many areas, 80% LTV's, rent growth rates slowing, new construction fina...
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I live in Austin and am considering a property that is most definitely in a bad part of town. The street is littered with lots of un-picked up garbage and several cars on blocks. But the financing looks great.
4-pl...
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For those of you investing in Baltimore County Maryland--and especially with multi-units--how do you handle the water bills?-Do you pay it yourself and "include" it in the rent?-Do you have a method of determining whi...
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Hello, I'm new to bigger pockets, but not new to real estate investing. I have been investing in real estate since late 90's, primary in VA (NOVA, DC area) and CA (SF bay area). I'll share some of my experiences and...
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How are you Super and Angel Hosts thinking about the next 3-5 years? I follow many well-respected economists and am convinced a recession is coming (or is here) and the questions are how long and how bad. I know the s...
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Hello friends,So I took a chance and mailed out 2(yes, only 2) letters to two different apartment complex owners. I had some free time and used the google machine to find their home addresses. Three days after maili...