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The Orange County Register ran this article by me on 11/6/2011, and I though you-all might like it.
Debt is the worst drug in America, because it directly harms the most people.
The debt pushers have en...
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So I purchased my first home as an investment short term rental near Disneyland in Anaheim CA. I've owned the property for 2 years and now the city has changed the laws and no longer allows short term rentals. The nei...
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Now is the time to BUY!Here is what is occurring in virtually all "hot" real estate markets nationally:"Hot" = strong population and job growth markets and therefore increasing price trend line This applies to San Jos...
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So we all know the market is crazy right now - i don’t know much, read a couple books and have more I want to read. One year from graduating college. I keep seeing stuff over and over saying we’re due for a correction...
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My 19,000th post and this is all I got. ;)https://time.com/6223185/airbn...A lot of people cashed out their equity (gained through pure luck) to purchase a short-term rental in unfamiliar markets that were over-priced...
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I'll start here... I have 8 doors. I have been involved in many facets of real estate. I am not a newbie but my portfolio is small and I am eager to grow it fast. I like to stick with 2-4 unit properties so I don't ne...
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Quick introduction: I will be moving to the greater Minneapolis area this summer due to a job transfer and wanted to get some local opinions of which areas to check out while I'm visiting this weekend. I'll be working...
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I am trying to put my first 4 unit property under contract and here is the deal:I went on zillow and found a property I liked. I called the listing agent and he said that his client did not want to give up the financ...
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Greetings Everyone,Any advice on starting a direct mail campaign?Let me tell you a little bit about my specific situation.I'm looking to start a direct mail campaign that would market beachfront lots that I will make ...
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I
have 2.75% note on a 750k mortgage in Seattle. I purchased in Feb 2020
just before Covid and my estimated price appreciation is roughly 250k.
Due to family reasons, we are considering moving to Austin. Between...