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What works -
1. Investing in well built properties that are able to generate positive cash flow with current rental rates
2. Becoming knowledgeable about a sector or sectors or geographical area (s) and limiting yo...
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My parents and my in-laws recently gave us $150k each. We don't really need their money so now we have $300k extra in cash. I'm thinking of investing for cash flow to supplement their monthly income. I plan to t...
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Well I'm old now :( turned 30 today, As I look back over the past 5 years I am grateful for the success that has happened in my life and wanted to share a word of encouragement for those who are just getting started...
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Here is the scenario. I have a home that I’ve owned for 6 years. It’s worth about $380k and I owe about $240k. I want to strip out as much equity as possible. Today a wild idea occurred to me and I want to consult the...
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Hi all,
it is rare that I actually create a topic although I like to post on other issues. I had a few thoughts come in to mind as I just came across a vacant property. The property is located in a nice neighborhood,...
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Hi BP community!What are your thoughts on purchasing a single family home, renovating it, living in it for a little over a year and then renting it to a long term tenant?I’ve heard mixed responses from different peopl...
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My husband and I are moving to San Diego, CA at the end of this year. We are renting out our home that we plan to rent forever, and thinking of buying in Temecula area. The prices are way better than the city, and alt...
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I'm curious to know especially how the last 20 or 30 points were obtained. If there was any advice you could pass along that would be useful to others. I have good credit in the 770s but I would like to get it over...
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Hey BP folks,I've searched high and low to find an opinion on this buy-and-hold real estate investing strategy that my wife and I are employing and haven't come up with much. I would love to hear some feedback on thi...