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I have been searching for my first investment property and am now considering buying/holding and renting out. I live in Southern CA where cost of living is high as is real estate. So, I am considering buying out of st...
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Good day everybody, as my title suggest I’m A active Duty service member and I am looking to start my journey to financial freedom by diversifying my income within real estate options. I am completely just beginning a...
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I've struggled, along with others, with the 2% rule. It has some drawbacks which I think can be improved upon with BP community help.
Simply stated, the income from a house should be greater than or equal to...
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Anyone have any experience with working or buying properties thru these type places? Meridian Property Management in Memphis Tennessee is one. Another is Georgia Residential Partners in Atlanta area. These types f...
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Hello everyone,I was just curious...I've been reading a few rehab descriptions lately and I see granite countertops mentioned quite a bit--so (currently having little knowledge of such things) I'm going to assume gran...
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Too often, I see individuals who want to become real estate investors but don't bother taking that first step because they don't have the savings for a house down payment and/or have no credit. What many don't know is...
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Hi BP crew - was hoping to speak to anyone who has bought rentals in Arizona.I live in CA but hoping to buy a rental out-of-state soon, and wanted to gauge everyone's thoughts on the safest areas in Arizona? Would lov...
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Hello everyone -So I feel like I'm sitting on the fence and I need to jump in and get my feet wet. Part of me feels like I missed the boat and should have bought a year ago. So here's some details about where I'm at a...
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Hello,
I currently have two rentals, and I am looking to purchase more in the coming years. Most prices that I see on the average house sales would not really work for buying and holding in my market right now, and I...
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Hey guys, I was looking for some advice/input from some experienced investors on a property that I’m in the process of purchasing. I’ve already put an offer in and just went through the inspection process. The address...