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Hello everyone,I am a newbie investor and haven't done purchased any properties yet, but am looking to do my first House hack in San Diego next summer. I'm looking for all the Devil's Advocates out there who can provi...
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Hey there BP! My wife and I have been very distracted with work and life, but we finally decided it's time to make time for REI. We are tired of renting, and tired of making excuses for why we haven't bought our first...
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In a recent podcast David Greene answered the question of a young person from San Diego. He commented that total returns in the Midwest are poor because they don't appreciate and rents don't go up. He specifically c...
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What Cash on Cash ROI do you shoot for when analyzing deals? I realize that this question has a lot of unknown variables and will also depend on personal preference and goals. With that said, I know that @Brandon Turn...
The title is basically my question but with a couple caveats. I am a beginner so bear with me but lets say couple years down the line I have a booming rental business and I have the money now where I want to buy my pa...
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Hello all, there is a 4224 sq ft plaza for sale in Ohio that I was interested in. The listing price is $350,000 and there are 3 units each 1408 sq ft. Two are rented out for 10 per sq ft and one vacant unit. I pers...
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Where would I find rents for SFR in High Rent Zip Cities for 3-5 Bedroom for Section 8 tenants?Visited HUD.gov and emailed HUD as well, awaiting response.Can someone guide me through this?ThanksKishore. P
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I’m am getting ready to close on a 4 unit but also would like to present a creative solution to the seller for his primary residence. Any advice? The seller is in his late 80’s and not in very good health. Not marr...
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I'm struggling to see the benefit to a seller in selling to someone on contract. Are there tax benefits? What other benefits? Seems to be popular in my area, actually have someone I know I could do this with but I do...
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When making an offer, what do you consider a good starting point? Is 30% below retail asking price too offensive/too lenient? I know you're supposed to feel somewhat embarrassed re: the offer, or you're not being...