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Economic Update
(Monday, August 17, 2020)
The pandemic has reinforced and exacerbated many of the inequities in our soci...
I am currently in the military for 17 years, have 2 elementary school aged kids and I have been dabbling in RE investing for over 15 years and still have a lot to learn, but have a 'this or that' question for you guys...
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Aloha everybody! I'm a first time homebuyer trying to get a SFH or any home honestly for my family to owner occupy. The issue is that every time we put an offer on a house, it goes for 40k+ over asking price! All the ...
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I've seen some comments on recent posts along the lines of "...but I won't be investing in California because the laws and regulations are very unfriendly to owners/landlords." On paper I recognize California is a hig...
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Hi BiggerPockets Community,
I wanted to get your thoughts on two markets that have caught my intention for what I hope to soon be my first out of state rental property.I'm primarily interested in using the BRRRR s...
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Hey BP house hackers,Actively making offers on house hack deals in my area and want to get your thoughts on something. Many of the properties in more desirable areas (and higher potential for appreciation) would allow...
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1. Coronavirus and Market Instability
Many of you are aware that I work at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and I invest in the large (100+ unit) multifamily space. This puts me in a unique position to see how ...
Hello, I have been offered an off market deal for a very nice SFH in the very hot Alberta district for $500k with 25% percent down at a 4.5% interest rate. It is rented out for $2800 a month with a 1 year lease. Not ...
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Hey BP!I recently acquired a duplex (two separate structures) in Colorado Springs. I rehabbed one of the homes and doubled the rent with a new tenant. The rent of this unit is almost double the mortgage payment for bo...
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I need your wisdom and vote please.So, a year ago I bought a little duplex in North Collinwood, Cleveland for $65k cash, slapped a new roof on it, upgraded the electrical with new panels and meters, fixed some knick k...