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A new colleague of mine just asked me the following. I've put my response down in the spirit of sharing and the hope that other experienced investors might share their best ways.Ronald, I am 20 years old and saving to...
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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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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 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 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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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?
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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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Hi, my name is Jamie just starting out my experience of real estate. I’m listening to the podcast and doing research analysis of houses and other stuff has, if anyone has tips or anything that I should do or like what...