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Rent to Own is great for newbie investors. Here are the reasons why:1. With rent to own, you can buy a property at closer to market value and still make money. The problem in a hot market is that getting good deals is...
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I am currently saving for my first down payment on a buy and hold real estate property. I'm using Barclays with their really high 1.5% APY savings account. A lot of people will argue that if you are saving for a down ...
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I have an investment property in Chandler AZ
Appraised value $300k
Loan current balance is $130k, at 4.25% 30 yr fixed.
I put 25% down back in 2015 for it, and has just been going up since then.
To invest in more ...
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Hi All, My current situation is one that I have a fair amount of capital but not a lot of time. I’m considering investing in syndications vs buying single family homes. The syndications appeal to me because of the...
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Hello everyone,I recently read a post and wanted to share my experience with The “Flip System”, as I believe transparency is crucial when considering investments like this.
I come from a blue-collar background as a f...
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Buckle up. This is a long post addressing many myths around the current obsession with the "STR loophole." And the first of such myths is that it is a loophole. No, it is not. Loopholes are something UNintended. In co...
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Here we go......As I'm putting in offers I know one of them will eventually be accepted and the deal will close. Had a few snags after having offers accepted recently but it's par for the course. So when the good de...
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Hi everybody! I'm Mike. I've been lurking here on the forums for a little while, and I suppose it's time to go ahead and introduce myself, officially.
I'm a newbie, 0 deals under my belt, and I am particularly intere...
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The 20% downpayment on my first multi-family is holding me back. The money is there but with additional money to be spent fixing the place up it is going to shrink my savings quite a bit. I'm curious to hear what ot...
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Hi everyone, I am looking to purchase an apartment building and after much searching I have come across one in which the owner is willing to do a Master Lease Option on. Here are the terms: Purchase price: $335,000Dow...