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I was researching businesses for sale in my area and wanted to find out can I purchase an existing retail business that has existing emplyees?
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Charleston.
Purchase price: $34,200
Cash invested: $32,250
Property located in the historic district of East End in Charle...
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I am looking to buy my very first property in the North Dakota region. I found a double 4-plex for sale with an asking price of $112,900. Five leases are in place and I would move myself into one of the remaining unit...
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I have several SFR in the DFW area. I am seriously considering 50 units or less in the DFW market. I have the financing set and just looking to pull the trigger. Outside of loop net I have no other reference. Before ...
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Hi all,Sharing my second completed success story, hopefully to build credibility to the private money investors that use this site.Anyways, ripe old age of 23 and recent college graduate. I've been working with John F...
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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...