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I'm new to real estate investing and would like to start flipping in the Northern Virginia area. If I were to partner with another investor, whether it's a friend or someone I meet through a meetup, what do I need to ...
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Aloha,Many locales have added "source of income" as a so-called Protected Class under Fair Housing. The predominate assumption is that a LL is required to rent to such an applicant. There are varying opinions on how t...
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Hey BP Family –
This is my long overdue review on Host Financial. Before I get into the details below, I will summarize by saying that my deal ultimately DID close, but with various frustrating moments along the way....
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I hope some of you who have experience dealing with co-ops and their management companies (especially in NYC area) can give me a hint how deal with the management company who for years deliberately makes my life diffi...
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Greetings BiggerPockets community!
I hope this message finds you all in good spirits. I've been an avid follower of the discussions here, and I'm truly impressed by the wealth of knowledge shared. I'm on the verge of...
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Hello everyone! I am looking at buying real estate in Columbus, Ohio. Does anyone have recommendations on finding information about growth equity in a specific area? Maybe there is a website or resource that has been ...
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Are there any written or unwritten rules about asking fellow BP members about someones reputation? I don't want to cross any lines by using names, but I do have an issue with how I have found some people doing busines...
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Hired a contractor to some improvements to rec room in basement for 2500. Gave him deposit of 1000 to start. He kept asking for weekly payments even though we agreed to pay balance when project finished. We had som...
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There had been some discussion on the issue of securities laws and how they apply to partnerships and investors in real estate projects. Well, worry no longer: The State of New Mexico will allow 10 investors to form a...
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Hello BP,I am having issues with my property in Providence! It's a 3 family in the Mt. Hope area which is a nice neighborhood. 1st floor I have it rented to my daughter. 3rd floor I have some tenants that came with t...