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looking for some advice on things to watch out for, or to avoid as a first time long distance real estate investor. Any/all advice, both specified for baltimore, md. or just in general, is welcome.Thank you!Mike
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence other investment in Pensacola.
Purchase price: $109,900
Cash invested: $30,000
I purchased this home to flip it and live in it while on Active Duty stationed ...
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I am in desperate need of good advice. I got under contract on a new house back in early February to close April 1st. My current home (live-in flip) went on the market last week. Illinois has just ordered "shelter-in-...
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Hi. My tenant recently notified me of a leak in the roof after some recent rain. My property manager went to check and says that the roof will need to be replaced. The property is 1025 sq ft. single story, 3 bed 1 bat...
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Newbie here who has watched webinar after webinar on analyzing properties. I’m ready to get my feet wet. I’ve been watching this particular property online for a few months now, it’s owned by HUD and the inspection sa...
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Ok, so first of all...
The Two Types of Full-Time Real Estate Investors
Generally speaking, there are two types of full-time real estate investors: the passive investor and the active investor. A passive investor ...
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What do you all think the definition of a contingency fund is? I am the money partner on a major rehab project - my first. My business partner is an architect and is fairly knowledgeable about the market, which is...
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Good morning everyone, it's Brandon here from South Florida.I'm a First time home buyer / investor. Looking to invest in small multi family 2-4 units. So here's my situation.I am currently renting in an apartment. Pre...
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Hello to my fellow soldiers both past and present. I'm starting my journey into REI and along my research, I've encountered the "House hacking" term a couple of times. I understand the gist but what I don't get is how...
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Hello BP nation,I'm Matt Schambeau. I live just north of Atlanta in the Roswell area. I currently work full time as the VP of Operations at a staffing company, and I'm studding real estate investing because I want t...