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Hello all,I'm totally new to this. I've been reading voraciously, listening to the podcasts, and trying to understand the best route for me. I've got a full time job, with a little cash to spare that I'd like to inves...
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I am looking to purchase an apartment complex in Los Angeles. Target price being around 1 million. Most properties I’ve seen are in bad neighborhoods. Mostly east Los Angeles or Crenshaw area. Wondering if this is a s...
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Hello everyone,
This forum has been invaluable to me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I live in CA, and I'm looking at a duplex out of state. No way could I afford anything around here.
Anyway, the duplex ...
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How do you see your market? Have sales or prices peaked? What are the unique characteristics affecting your market? Where do you see it in 1-2 years?In Austin, sales are still high, but down a little from last year...
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I am looking to purchase a STR in Maui but I have run into a few road blocks. I have been told a loan has to originate from the island and that you need to put 30% down payment on a purchase. Anybody have lending i...
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Hi, I’m a new agent and one of the brokers I’m interviewed with mentioned the opportunity to fill out BPO reports in order to generate a little bit of income while sales are slow. What exactly does does a BPO entail...
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I currently do not have any units as of right now but I am in question about whether I need an LLC or can I just run the business through sole proprietorship?
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I'm going to check out a 2 bed 1 bath mobile home tomorrow. Everything sounds good, he had to move for his job. He is asking $8000 or $3000 down payment and make payments.
The mobile home is a 1972 14x60.
He comple...
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Just 2 quick questions.
If I went to go get my CCIM license, after I got it, could I go work for a company listing commercial real estate, or would I also need to get my Realtors License as well? I fully want...
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What should we expect tax season if we paid off investment property this year, and how can we minimize the tax bill on the income of paid off rentals?