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I am seeking out success stories. Specifically, I want to know how you have used your self-directed IRA or 401(k) or any other type of retirement plan to invest in real estate and how that is worked out for you.Have y...
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It should come as no surprise that on July 9, 2020, the day before the July 10 end of Pennsylvania's eviction moratorium, Governor Wolf has EXTENDED the time a landlord must endure lack of rent without any legal recou...
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I have been thinking about this question for the last 5-6 months, and everyday, both positive and negative thoughts come into my head about the future of Hudson County. I am honestly a very optimistic person and I sti...
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My grandmother moved into a retirement home type facility a little over a year ago and her house has been sitting empty since while she still pays the mortgage on it. Recently it has been brought to my attention that ...
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Hello
I am a real estate investor, i have extensive experience in the aforementioned market, and I would start with the prons
1) tax free
2) high yield in some Area
Cons
1) lack of data and reports related to r...
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I am going to keep this as short as possible because I feel I could write a book at this point.I bought a duplex for $60k 1.5 years ago (my first and only property so far). It was ripped down to the studs and remodele...
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I'm new to REI but my professional training is in epidemiology and I'm happy to add value by discussing the outbreak. Obviously, we can't know what the future holds but there are some pretty standard principles in pla...
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I'm working on launching a luxury STR in the mid-west which is not too far from my home. During the application process, I found out that the city has draft STR regulations and they will not share them with me. Whil...
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Hey BP members, I'm in sort of a predicament that could use some outside input. I'm closing on my first duplex for me to house hack in two weeks and can't decide if it'l be worth it for me to build a detached garage o...