I did a quick search in the forums and couldn't find a discussion about gentrification. I live in New York and this is a HUGE issue because basically the only "affordable" real estate is in primarily minority areas. T...
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Hello!So I have found a for sale by owner deal that I would like to make a cash offer on. How do I structure the offer so it gives me time for contractors to come in and give me a quote on the rehab costs? How do you ...
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Hi All,
I know for a lot of people in the STR game, Cash flow, ROI, and W-2 freedom are the key focus, but I am curious what the bigger WHY is for folks outside of those things?
I am trying to narrow down my big why...
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https://apple.news/Aek6dXXKpQ8a1WPan_PB9PgI keep feeling there will be greater movement in housing pricing than previously thought. Blackstone has made the move to return to the SFR arena with its 300 million investm...
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Advantages & disadvantages???
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Hey everyone - so I have taken your advice in growing my realtor partner base, but now I want to ask how do I sustain these relationships? What are realtors looking for from me? Because I do not want to scare them off...
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Hi,I’m currently in escrow on my first short term rental in Joshua Tree. I’ve been helping other Los Angelenos buy out there and thought it was time for me to get my first short term rental. I’ve been debating on self...
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This was a unique transaction, and as much as I'd like to say I've "been there, done that, seen it all," this was my first transaction involving a wholesaler. Cast of characters: Account Closed - Wonky-deal-friendly e...
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Hi All, This might be lengthy. I am a Physician Assistant in the Vancouver, WA/Portland, OR area - a bit burnt out on medicine after 2+ years in the ICU during COVID. I FINALLY paid off $200K in student loans. I am...
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Hi Guys please help us out here.We rented an apartment on 15sept and paid 2 months deposit to the owner. After 3-4 days we found there were bed bugs in the house and we contacted the owner to do pest control in our ho...