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The morning started off with investors from all over the US slowly meandering their way into the massive masonic Scottish Rites Temple sitting off the shores of beautiful Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland. The idea of ...
Hi All,I am living in the hot market of Vancouver, BC. I now have some equity in my home because of the crazy market and so I was looking to buy my first investment property. A few questions have come up....1. Is it w...
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Hi all,I've been lurking on this forum and listening to the podcast for almost two years now. Just graduated college (Gordon College in Wenham. MA) and am looking to carve out an investment future for myself in real ...
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While comparing investment opportunities an investor needs to assess risks associated and then expect a commensurate return. What would be your advice on the levels of risk-reward grading of the following Real Estate ...
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Everyone is going to find this crazy, but my experience has been excellent using this screening method.
I never have a potential tenant or borrower fill out an application. I never obtain a credit report. I never do ...
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I own a condo in Oakland that I rent out; I have a long-term tenant paying rent a good deal below market. i was going to give her notIce of a 5% increase.However, prop 10 has me worried about vacancy control. Should I...
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I can't find a contractor to renovate my unit(s)! Advice needed on how to go about the process more effectively. So I recently bought my second duplex. I bought my first duplex/ home on April 27, 2015 and closed on my...
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I have a 4-plex under contract in Kentucky. Inspection revealed major issues with the property, some of which were not disclosed: evidence of foundation problem (stair-step and horizontal cracks, bowing towards the in...
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Hello everyone. I apologize if this post is more self-serving than helping the community, but I am new to RE investing. I over-analyze every decision I make in regards to where I put my money, and am working on unders...
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Newbie here trying to do luxurious house hacking.
Goal: Buy a class A or B multifamily for my family and my extended family while trying to reduce housing costs and build equity in NJ/NY area using a VA loan.
Req...