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15 April 2024 | 12 replies
We were thinking of expanding our real estate portfolio, and were wondering if this is a good time to buy a SF rental property in the Bay Area.
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15 April 2024 | 9 replies
However I am wondering if investors in multifamily go into it with asking for 10-15% off of listing price?
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15 April 2024 | 0 replies
(If you're outside Milwaukee, feel free to chime in too - just wondering if there are unique needs in our area, but general feedback welcome too.)Thanks in advance for any insight!
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15 April 2024 | 26 replies
I am wondering if I can go directly to property management companies and buy HOA liens?
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16 April 2024 | 11 replies
I would suggest to listen to the BP podcasts and read as much as possible online and here in the forum.
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15 April 2024 | 20 replies
Hi BP Team, I am looking for some help/suggestions in regards to the situation I am in.
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16 April 2024 | 8 replies
Back to the same suggestions.
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15 April 2024 | 1 reply
How much would you suggest having in the bank after the deal goes through and I have paid the down payment and closing costs?
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16 April 2024 | 18 replies
I use one from STR Secrets https://www.skool.com/str-secrets-starter-pack/about and would also suggest checking out the one from Tony J Robinson https://alphageekcapital.com/Calculator/.
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16 April 2024 | 13 replies
I would suggest just asking questions to see if they are truly motivated to sell.