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6 August 2018 | 6 replies
The high cash flow may be diminished by the age of the building and possibly more than expected repairs and replacements upfront and ongoing maintenance.
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11 August 2018 | 16 replies
Buying real estate with this method offers asset protection, creditor protection, and even a means to buy your retirement home ahead of time.
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4 August 2018 | 1 reply
Will I be able to only put 10% down, says it needs cosmetic repairs, it’s in Florida and doesn’t have central AC , and Idk if the utilities are separated which is big for me.
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5 August 2018 | 7 replies
i did not get to the appreciation, repairs ect.
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6 August 2018 | 3 replies
Do you all have a separate account to collect your vacancy, repairs, & capex % for each property?
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5 August 2018 | 2 replies
In this economy I would recommend Fix and Flip Quick Flip and the main difference of those two is making any repairs/rehab.
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4 August 2018 | 2 replies
I might do some light work, flooring, painting, repairs on unoccupied units, but that's about it.
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9 October 2019 | 12 replies
You will gain experience being a landlord by renting out the rooms and dealing with tenant drama, home repairs, etc.Then in a year or so fully rent out that first property and repeat the process.If you don't want to actually live with the other roommates then I would look at an area like Hyattsville, MD and parts of Silver Spring, MD where a lot of houses are two level houses and often times with a second kitchen in the basement.
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10 August 2018 | 3 replies
With it being a historic house, I would definitely budget A LOT more for repairs.
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5 August 2018 | 7 replies
You're here to make money, not give charity and create a head-ache.