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I am currently searching for my first investment. I am most interested in purchasing a small multifamily home and renting it out. I'm wondering what direction I should go as far as financing the home. I am expecting t...
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Hi All - long time reader first time poster.I am curious as to how other small/medium size MF investors are thinking about operating their portfolios as we head into the upcoming rate cut environment (however far in ...
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I'm an investor in Tacoma, WA but have some friends moving to Spokane and considering buying a home to rent. I wondered if anyone has experience with the rental market there? How easy is it to rent a home? I know in T...
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Hi BP-- hoping for help again!I am trying to save time and energy (and get rid of our PO Box that I had to have :)) by getting tenants to pay online or automatically.Anyone have any tips or tricks?PayPal? Set up throu...
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Hello BiggerPockets!I've been an official member of this community for a couple months now and have truly enjoyed and appreciated all of the positive energy, support and professionalism I've experienced.A little about...
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Hello,I've received a few bids from Contractors to rehab a property, and most do not include sales tax. How is sales tax usually handled with General Contractors?The reason I ask, is that I was about to choose one Co...
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I have a 3rd floor unit that currently has a kitchen vent above the stove that recirculates air within the house (through the over-the-range microwave). What I would like to do is to change this to exhaust outside. ...
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I am already employed full time doing work I love as a software developer and program manager in the DC suburbs.. I am looking to invest in vacation condos in places my wife and I enjoy visiting. The goal is to get ...
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Hi BP community need some help here please... My sister and I are working to partner up for a real estate business. We both currently have W2s looking to exit to become full time investors. I have my primary residence...
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My wife and are just exploring North and South Carolina. We really have no idea where to start but have about 50k in liquid savings and investments. What should should our first steps be?