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Here is an interesting article that compares the current climb of oil prices into the stratosphere with the recent housing bubble. The theory is that the oil market is as unsustainable as the housing market was. I hop...
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I'm still new on this forum and, by no means, a pro real estate investor, but I'm looking at a deal and want some input.Located in a town near me in a good location. It was built in 1970. Says it normally stays fully ...
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I attended a REIA meeting in the area I'm looking to invest in and one landlord stated "any vacant house in this area will have it's copper piping stolen. Groups mark their territory by leaving a brick in the middle ...
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Hello BP community,I am 18 years old with about 45k, and I want to invest in a rental property ASAP. I own a lawn care business and I have a goal to have 80k by the end of the year. Prior to starting my lawn care busi...
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Hello guys! I have a good W2 income as well as STR income.
2023 is the first year I thought I could qualify for RE status as I am working as the property manager, handyman... (750+ hours) man I worked hard!
Just fi...
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I purchased 1 and UC for 2 properties this month two of which I'm keeping as Long term rental. The first 699 E Gold Dust, San Tan Valley AZ comps around 375K and I purchased for 393K so I'm lost about 18K equity by p...
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Hi all, as I've been getting more into real estate investing, it's become quite clear that the US tax code favors business owners and real estate investors rather than W2 employees or self-employed business owners. On...
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Is anyone still using option to purchase contracts? Especially in the Ohio market. I know the dept. of commerce was making a big deal out of it awhile back.
Thanks!
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Is wholesaling legal in Illinois? (Chicago Suburbs)
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Hi BP members,I'm a newbie in BP and also new to REI and looking for some advise from the pros here in BP.Long story short, I came across this property (3bed 2bath 2300sqft house with pool on a 7k sqft lot) for sale i...