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I am working with a fella that I contacted to just get an idea of the market in the area before I purchased a property at an online auction. I am already going to pay him a 3% commission for the purchase as he has be...
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As I am starting to fill out my portfolio with SFRs, how much should I keep in reserves per house to be safe? Would you set aside a certain amount per house or do you have a set number (ex. $50k) for your entire portf...
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When I look at an investment rental property I want to make sure it's in a good area so I use crime heat maps and look at the attractions nearby. What tools do you all use to identify if a property is in a "good area"...
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Hello BP nation! After a year of research and educating myself through BP and other sources I am ready to invest in my initial rental property. Specifically, I am looking for a multifamily duplex or triplex. I spent m...
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Hi I have 2 rentals accupaid by section 8.wich is manage by my property management company. I'm trying to take it over and do it by myself I also have a few more rentals non section 8 manage by myself. Question is I d...
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Hello from the Beautiful NW area of Portland Oregon. I'm new to BP and a new RE investor. I'd like to get connected with other local RE investors.Any advice on great local meet-ups?Thanks in advance!Tiffany
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Hey BP, looking for a little guidance on the new deal I just signed, mostly in order of operations, and how to handle tenants.Just signed on a 14 unit place, think cabins and a house. One 4 bed house, two 2 bed cabins...
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Hi, I've been doing some research and was wondering if anyone out there has used business credit to purchase new properties and then refinance to pay the card off after the seasoning period? It seems like a great idea...
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When determining the repair value for flipping rental properties, there are several factors to consider:
The scope of work: The first step is to assess the property and determine what repairs are necessary to make it...
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Aloha all! I'm not sure if there's something a little extra in my coffee this morning or if it's the 3 or 4 years of listening to all the podcasts and reading books has finally added up but I finally contacted a real...