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Commentary: What's in Store for Housing in 2014, Part 1
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I've been thinking of the prospect of buying cheap properties in cash, and then just holding them for passive income. What is the best way to learn to DIY to save on labor cost, are there any good reads on the subject...
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Please tell me I am wrong... But does $3,750 seem outrageous for closing costs when purchasing a house that is only $63k?
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- Lease ends in 10 days, verbally told them I would like to have another tenant in the property and that they must leave - What else should I do? - do I even need reason? Lease is ending
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I was excited last month to open my copy of The Real Deal and find that I was listed as one of the seven most active developers in North Shore Staten Island. Seeing this in print really made me take a moment to pause ...
So I was driving for dollars and found a distressed property in a great neighborhood! Problem is I can't find the owner. The house is obviously vacant old newspapers, overgrown brush, city violations in door, etc. I...
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I am working on making my first deal, how do I know if my realtor is working on my behalf & what % should I expect to pay
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First off my goal;
My line of work is changing at some point at no fault of my own (finance) and what I do (which pays six figures) is the target replacement level income TO WALK AWAY FROM THE JOB. NOT RETIRE. I'd l...
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What is the best way to get started on researching the market you want to invest in? I'm interested in flips, vacant lots, and eventually want to do buy and hold. I am new to Real Estate investing and looking to find ...
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Hello all!I just went under contract on a SFH in South Florida and would like some feedback/suggestions on improving the curb appeal of the house and making it more attractive to prospective tenants.The house is a 2-1...