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A little background first. In 2011-2012 purchased with 20% down loans 10 condos in sunny San Diego. Averaging about $48,000.00 cash flow. Life was good. Then I calculated my return on Equity and noticed San Diego ...
Hello,I am new to Bigger Pockets. I am trying to help my mother who is in a difficult real estate situation (I apologize for this lengthy email in advance but it is a complex situation). She lives in Hawaii but purcha...
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What's a good move to make in Los Angeles right now for a newbie?I'm looking to invest in Los Angeles and trying to figure out what's the best way to start...Thanks,-David
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I'm in the middle of purchasing my first flip and I'm getting a little nervous and would like to make sure I'm doing this right. I live in California and the house is in Texas. This is a major renovation (close to 1...
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It has been years of recovery for the real estate market, and now it's thriving again. With the addition of many moldy homes, and various water damage scenarios and the infamous collapse of a city. Yes Detroit...Past ...
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I’m renting out my home and had a IG influencer apply. She makes great money 4 times what rent is a month. And her W-2 reflects that. She does have one account in collections but as second position. ( was a co-signer ...
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One of my properties I have amazing tenants; granted I do many nice things for them in return but they are amazing nonetheless.
As an example they gave us a hand made gift basket for Christmas with candles, body loti...
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I’m really excited to rent the upstairs apartment to my new duplex. I just posted my rental on Zillow and have several viewings scheduled. Anyone have advise or tips on how to further screen tenants prior to the viewi...
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I just completed my first deal after years and years of taking no action. It's not a homerun, but it's my first and I'll take it. I bought a REO from the MLS with a partner. We were originally looking at cheaper con...
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Hello! My friends/investors and I are looking to invest into some STR properties out of state. (Currently I live in Wisconsin) I own my own home and a condo that I rent out yearly in Milwaukee but want to expand into ...