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Advantages & disadvantages???
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Wondering if any of you out there have some sort of "formula" you use to estimate repairs/maintenance and vacancy reserve costs when evaluating a new property?
I have been sort of guessing on mine so far and doing 5% ...
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im confused a bit guys, i dont know where to start investing and how to focus on one place and not few. I want to do BRRRR & I have around 120K, where is the best place to invest do you think to start in gene...
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Ive been a REI since Jan 2010 when we acquired our first distressed property, a SFH, with the sole intention of rehabbing the house and converting it to a rental. Prior to this I knew NOTHING about being a REI. But...
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Hello Experts,I am looking for some advice on what route to take. I have a group of friends that they are looking to invest in Real Estate in some deals together, but we are not clear on how to make sure we structure ...
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Friday off let me I troduce myself and say hello. I'm new to the board and from a sw suburb of Chicago. My wife and I recently built a new home and were fortunate to rent our first home and keep it. I've always lov...
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hey guys,I just purchased the book rich dad poor dad and started the first 50 pages and decided to do a little investigating about the credibility. My question, why do so many people back the book if there is so much ...
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Hey guys! I know this is just my silly excuse but this has become my biggest obstacle! I'm 20 years old and a women. It seems like women aren't taken as serious in business as men ON TOP OF that im only 20! -_- I've m...
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Our family is currently in another country and is moving to Los Angeles Ca in June~July. We will be selling our apartment here and after taxes will have about 2 million in USD. We want to invest in RE for CF but after...
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From what I understand there are four ways to make money from a rental property:
1) Cash flow - Pretty straightforward. Total money you receive as income is more than total expenses.
2) Appreciation - Increase in the...