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First of all -- I'm brand new to investing. I'm trying to build a portfolio of rental properties and since I've lived in SoCal my whole life, I thought it'd be best to start in my backyard. But, I'm seeing that the pr...
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Hey Everyone!Thanks for checking in. So I'm extremely interested in real estate for a little while now and have been actively education myself and researching/scanning my local market for potential properties. However...
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Every investor I meet, I like to ask them about their thoughts on where the real estate market is headed, specifically in California. People seem to give me answers from both ends of the spectrum. Recently, I spoke wi...
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Good Morning BP, I've been searching the forums in hopes of my answer but no luck, yet. This is my loose understanding: I was told by some investors this weekend I could borrow the equity in my investment property to ...
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Looked at a house that has sat for over a year vacant that was bought at auction. Has some mold and major foundational bowing in the basement. Should I make an offer or stay away?
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I currently own 4 SFH’s which are all cash flowing nicely and all bought with cash saved up and 20% down. No rehab just ready to rent. I was happy with my slow and steady approach until I heard about the BRRRR method ...
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I came across this really interesting study on worldwide housing affordability."The 13th Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey covers 406 metropolitan housing markets (metropolitan areas) in ni...
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Hello Everyone...Financial matters can be such an emotional decision. I have some cash savings along with a modest investment property and a primary residence. I own both properties outright with no mortgage payments....
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Has anyone in Dayton OH (or anywhere else) ever used Soda LLC (www.sodastays.com)?They answered a request for info I sent via Yelp to local property managers. I'm looking for a traditional property manager for 2 of my...
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After a long day of looking at some potential properties with some clients of mine, we decided to stop in at Selland's Market Cafe and grab some lunch. While waiting for my mouth-watering french dip to arrive, I decid...