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Just trying to get started in RE. I want to concentrate on finding the owners of abandoned or/and empty properties here in S. Cal, and wondering what steps to; (a) FIND THE PROPERTIES, OTHER THAN DRIVING ARO...
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Hi, I am new to real Estate investing and I am trying to figure out where to starting look for some great deals on Multifamily homes (duplex/quadru-plex). I started by looking at some websites such as loopnet, Zillow,...
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Has anyone ever purchased an existing property management company? Any opinions on property management company valuation? Pros/cons of purchasing an existing management company? Thanks!
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Hello Everyone,I am considering leaving a gift or a couple items for new tenants upon move-in as a gesture of appreciation and goodwill. Have any of you included a gift basket or welcome kit for your new tenants to be...
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What is the average labor/material cost to build a 2-car framed garage in Chicago? We need concrete poured too, along with electrical. We realize this may require permits, etc. but are looking for a general rangeThanks!
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In my rental deal evaluation, I'm doing a detailed analysis of income and expenses per property. I'd like to get some opinions from experienced investors on what cashflow thresholds they are looking to achieve. Here...
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A Little BackgroundI bought my first home in Bellingham about 4 years ago for $295k. The current Redfin estimate is at $419k and I owe $266k. So I essentially have about $150k in equity. It is being rented and it is c...
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i am buying a house in PA. The agent told me i don't need any attorney to buy a house in PA but i want to get an attorney anyway just to be safe instead of headache later.The closing date will be in two weeks. i need ...
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There’s a few of rehab/fix and flip lenders out there offering 100% financing, no money down. This seems too good to be true. Has anyone here had an experience with one of these lenders that promises 100% on rehabs? ...
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I continue to see more and more posts suggesting real estate investors should go from buying 2-4 unit buildings to buying larger apartment complexes. I believe these posts are influenced by the pay for education syndi...