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I've read the conspiracy theories about GLD's gold bars missing from the vault, tungsten filled gold bars, and the fact that GLD will not redeem for physical gold. Most of this seems to be rumor, except for the last o...
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I usually do a 1 year lease, but I have a vacancy I'm getting ready to fill, and I'm tossing around the idea of offering a slightly discounted rent with a two year lease. I've heard that if you offer a great property...
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Hi everyone. A long time BP lurker, hopefully a soon-to-be first time RE investor. This is my first post in the Indianapolis sub-forum, so I'll introduce myself first. I live in NYC and would like to get into REI. I'v...
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Hello everyone,I am starting to analyze some deals in my local area as I am looking to purchase my first property. I am generally looking at 3BR, 2BA properties and some smaller multifamily properties. A few questi...
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Hey BP Family!I currently own in the Smokies and have been looking at other markets. Is anyone investing in STRs in Alaska? If so, I'd love to chat. -What areas of AK are you having success?-What areas would you avoid...
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We are new, in Rimforest. Had a great, busy winter. Then spring came around and it's been completely dead! I guess I should have lowered the price but wondering how big of a difference other people are seeing between ...
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Is the yield curve inverting again the real deal or are we now at the point of no return?How bad will the crash be in general & for real estate investors?How are you preparing with today’s headlines?
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When you do your accounting for your PFS, business books, etc. do you carry the projects at historical cost or mark them to market? If you mark them to market how do you determine "true" market value without cheating...
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My husband and I locked in a rate of 4.25% on a 30 year loan with a mortgage company. We paid the $495 fee and the senior loan guy told us this was an easy loan to do because of my husbands excellent credit score, his...
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How long does it REALLY take to pay off your 6% 30 years mortgage if you have already 5 years in?