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Hi BP community,I'm new to this site but already blown away by how helpful the members are and to see so many fantastic resources available! It's an amazing website and community. A little about myself, I'm an Austral...
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I'm excited to be a part of the BP crew! Thanks to Josh and the BP membership for making this such a great resource for those who want to educate themselves about REI.Since I was a kid, I have always been fascinated b...
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In 2006 I graduated with my MBA from Villanova University, ready to take the world by storm, scoop up my next pay raise at my 9-5 finance job and gain clarity in life only an MBA degree could provide. 2 weeks later I...
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Good 'ol Rush came out the hospital in Hawaii straight for a press conference to declare that there is nothing wrong with our health care system and he is the evidence of it. Coming from a man who makes millions of do...
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BP family, good afternoon. I need some advice on whether buying a House near a military base is a good idea. We won't be at this base for more than four years so I'm curious if buying a house here with plans to rent i...
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We are well qualified buyers who are continually getting beat out by all cash offers on properties in the New York City area. This past week a 1.2m offer on a property was beat out by an all cash offer below asking. W...
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I'm curious of any investors in Portland Oregon.
What are your current strategies?
Obviously there is appreciation happening.
Is anyone able to get positive cash flow off rentals with 20% down?
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As far as the "50% Rule" goes.
When you evaluate a property and you say 50% of the monthly gross rents should be figured for expenses prior to servicing any debt, does this vary much if you are going with new constru...
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I'm trying to reframe the question from too much of the gloom and doom talk, and looking for an informal poll about the way forward. My belief is that anyone analyzing their market needs to look slightly to the future...
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I'm looking to get started in real estate by purchasing a 2-4 unit (ideally 4) through FHA financing. I looked online and found a few properties that peaked my interest and I reached out to a Realtor who had a few mul...