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Hey all, I'm doing some research for an upcoming post and I'd love to get some group brainstorming done. My question is: What are the key indicators of a good rental market? (For example, schools, crime, jobs, etc.)O...
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Here is how I typically handle rentals:1. I list them on the MLS and people go see them. When they are interested, their first question is how to apply. 2. Right now, I have to email them a blank pdf of the lease appl...
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I recently did a survey of all of the hard / private money lenders I know in the industry. I also posted the survey on LinkedIn to get answers from the hard/private money lenders I don’t know. The question I asked the...
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Yes L.A. and the OC are great places to live but not the greatest place for the average real estate investor. I did say average because those with cash are still buying. Some are even tearing down the old replacing ...
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Me and my wife ar gearing up to buy first rental property, looking to buy in July/August and based in Minneapolis, MN.Any cons to using the 203k Loan? Is there a typical time/length of project?Familiar with FHA loan b...
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I have read in the past of individuals interested in investing in Puerto Rico due to its current affordability. I am curious as to the opinions of others on this topic. My personal opinion is I would not invest in Pue...
I've been doing a lot of reading and research on how to engage brokers that deal in small to medium apartment buildings. Up until this point, I haven't actually reached out to any though. I'm interested in an 18 unit ...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Forum,I am located in Los Angeles, CA and have just graduated college. I am liquid 100k cash. My best bud from childhood is in the same boat with 100k cash. Together we are looking to start our re...
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I get calls to this affect from various people around the country about once a week now. It is all a part of the downcycle of vacation rentals. I am strictly speaking from a macro perspective here - certainly there h...
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Greetings everyone,
13 months ago when planning to move to Monterey, CA I was swept up in a wave of enthusiasm to enter the real estate market after feeling like I missed out over the past 15 years, and I used my VA...