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Hi Team,My wife and I just closed on a vacant duplex in Oakland. We're thrilled as we've been saving for 4 years! It was recently renovated by the long time owners and move-in ready. We've never been landlords before,...
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Hello all, I've been working with a great (expensive$$!) mentor learning Multi Family syndications. I've fallen in love with the commercial side of real estate, way easier to project returns, solid large business proj...
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I just returned from the American Association of Private Lenders conference (AAPL) in Las Vegas and thought I’d write a review. If you loan your own money, perhaps run a fund, fractionalize, or otherwise accept m...
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At this point, I really don't have the chance to go through the licensing process. As such, I need to only do wholesaling where I won't get in legal trouble for it. And yes, while I know that in theory you can do who...
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Current Economic Landscape
The general economic sentiment is bearish. Record high inflation drove the Federal Reserve to significantly raise interest rates, making the relative purchasing power of the average America...
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I am constantly told by investors, particularly new investors that MLS properties are bad investments and they will only purchase "off market" properties. Here's a few thoughts to think about:1. What exactly is "off m...
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http://newbostonpost.com/2016/03/21/just-cause-evi... Just-cause eviction: Rent control by another nameBySkip Schloming| March 21, 2016, 11:36 ESTIn a 1994 statewide referendum, Massachusetts voters chose to ban ren...
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I've heard multiple multifamily syndication sources say that if the deal is good enough, the money will find you. Thus, focus on finding a great deal and raising the millions of dollars you need will be easy. Does any...
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Any recommendations? Currently talking to a company called Equity Trust whose fee is a little above 1%, does anyone know of a self directed ROTH IRA that can do better?
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I went to cheap way, and formed an LLC (Florida) online without speaking to an attorney first. I know, fools rush in where angels fear to tread.My LLC just acquired 2 condos that need a little rehab. After rehab, the ...