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Hi All,Noob here! Been researching, reading, watching videos for a few months now and planning on buying my first investment property in the next 3-6 months. A couple weeks ago my brother approached me and said he wan...
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I've heard on numerous occasions that there are downsides to obtaining your RE license and being an Investor. I have still not been able to figure out what these downsides are. I mean obviously the cost to get the the...
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Hi everyone,Is there a good way to estimate cosmetic upgrade costs to refresh a property to improve it's marketability for renting out? I imagine it would be on a case-by-case basis but just looking for general guidel...
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Hello,I have a buy and hold property in Indianapolis that I've just completed rehab on and I am in the process of refinancing. I'm doing the Brrrr strategy on this one and I found out months after I purchased the prop...
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Last night I went to my first meet up group with Temecula Valley Real Estate Investors. The night was very informative and the presenters and guest speakers appeared to be very educated and have been in the industry f...
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Hi everyone! I am fairly new to real estate investing, but I have been living and breathing it for the past 18 months, taking in all of the information and advice that I possibly can.I own two rental properties, and ...
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I was curious about mobile homes, but my knowledge of them is practically nonexistent. Could someone explain to me the benefits of mobile homes vs other investments?
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Just to let landlords in Indianapolis that the Landlord registration is now open. Here is the text from the Indianapolis Department of Code Enforcement. It is easy to complete. Just trying to help everyone out....I...
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There's a 4 unit multifamily listed at $180k. Each unit rents for $650, though 2 are currently vacant (though ready to rent), due to the owner getting a new full time job and not showing after the other people moved o...
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Anyone know of any kind of online escrow service that can be used for when you lend money to someone?
For instance, say it's for a loan 25-50k the buyer has closed already on the property. They need some additional f...