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[b]Should I invest in a rental property before having home of own. I'm a recent college grad still living at home
Hi,
I'm a newbie, who is closing on his first home (personal residence). I am using RedFin as a buyer's agent, as I was enticed by the money back (lower buyer's commission) towards my closing costs.
Background:
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My husband and I have the opportunity to purchase a few more properties on the beach near San Diego and I am looking for some advice from you all.
Monthly rental or Vacation rental? That is the question. These two pr...
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So I'm familiar with the 50% Rule, the 2% Rule, and that I should be buying at no more than 70% of retail value. Are there any other "standard" rules of thumb that are used by real estate investors?
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Does anyone have any experience investing with a full service investment company such as HomeUnion? They seem to have a streamlined process for investors to purchase property in a variety of markets with a soup-to-nu...
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