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There is a lot of debate about staying local vs. investing out of town. What factors do you consider when deciding what market to invest in? What do you think makes a great market?
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HI BP- Community,I am a new investor and have been studying real estate investing for quite some time from the sideline. The time has come to get my feet wet and actually make something happen. However, I feel that I ...
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How does everyone feel about someone who is a first time investor investing in long distance SMF rentals due to the rental market in local area being dismal? (Northern Utah)
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Seems like out of no-where that BP has replaced David and Rob on the OG Podcast.Dave Meyers thanks David for his contribution in about a sentence and doesn't even mention Rob.No exit Podcast which tells me that it was...
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Hi EveryoneI ran across an article from Grant Cardone, Mr. 10X. I think you should all read it. Let's be prepared this time for the downturn.https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/273598Do you think we are in a recess...
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I am just begening in real estate investing obtaining as much knowledge as I can before I dive in. I understand that real estate is a slow grind and in by no means of getting rich quick. My first goal of mine was want...
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We have 20% down for 2 STRs and will self manage from Arizona. Where are you investing next?
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At the beginning of each year I take the time to research and reflect on various markets throughout the country so as to provide a road map to my acquisition search for the year. As an active buyer of apartment compl...
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I wonder what do someone approaching retirement do with $1,000,000.00? Buy a single property with cash and have about $65,000/yr in cash flow or use it for DP on a $4,000,000.00 property? Would the cash flow be the ...
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Hello everyone, thanks for taking the time to read this.I have a condo that currently can sell for ~ $700k, originally purchased for ~$500k, 30 yr fixed at 4.625, currently rented for $2,800. All other monthly expens...