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As a property manager, the ability to identify a good rental property is crucial for success in the real estate industry. Knowing what to look for can save you time, money, and headaches in the long run. It's importan...
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I've been running the numbers and although real estate has been very attractive to me with leverage (I own 3 properties), running the numbers even with leverage real estate is not as attractive in the long run, becaus...
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Hi BP,I’ve had passion on real estate investment after reading rich dad. I am a physician having really busy schedules with quite decent income. What I am realizing is that REI is not really passive. I even looked at ...
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Hello there!I just attended a local RIA club meeting where they talked about note investing – first time for me hearing about note investing. It was a really nice eye-opener for the opportunities available and other m...
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Can anyone share first time experiences in acquiring properties out of your regional area. I currently own a complex in Los Angeles but that area is saturated and properties rarely cash flow for me to seek to expand h...
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Hello! We are considering purchasing a home in a college town (where our daughter attends school) as a long term student rental but turn it into a STR during the summer and winter breaks. We would write this into the...
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Previously, the Federal Reserve indicated it would raise the federal funds rate four times this year. On March 16th the Federal Open Market Committee said it expects to raise the federal funds rate six times this year...
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Hi BP Folks,
I recently passed my RE Salesperson Exam in Rhode Island. I am strictly an Investor looking to hang my license in a Brokerage, I will NOT be listing/showing properties to clients. I intend to utilize th...
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I've narrowed down my first investment opportunity to the following three, but I'm a bit unclear as to which would be the best, and how I would afford them. I have a great credit score, ~$20k available in the bank,...
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generally speaking, when you're looking to buy tax lien certificates, are you hoping to foreclose or rather to earn interest on your money?
Also, what kind of due diligence do you do before committing the funds (i.e. ...