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Hi all,First-time homeowner (duplex) with first-time problems. Looking for advice on either heating or tenant-relations.I bought an up-down duplex in Minnesota in March of this year and moved into one unit, renting th...
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My tenant just informed me he found a bed bug and asked permission to use a fogger. It is the only apartment in an owner-occupied building. Any advice for dealing with bed bugs? I am getting exasperated with these ten...
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A contractor friend was over today and told me this crazy story about a property he owned a few years ago. He was your typical accidental landlord after not being able to sell his primary residence and moving to a ...
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TL;DRMy first investment property (single-family spec home), used hard money, father-in-law (FIL) was my mentor (he also did some minor work with me, he’s a general contractor), net profit approximately $27k, total ti...
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Hello,My family owns 105 single family rentals with an average rent of roughly $650-$675. The tenants who generally rent from us are working in low-wage industries or collecting SSI disability checks. My father has c...
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Hello all BiggerPockets humans!
This is officially my first ever question posted on the forums which is a bit nerve-racking but I have to start somewhere right?
I am in the process of buying a four-plex in Butte, Mo...
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I've been monitoring prices in Washington, DC, and I am seeing some really rapid appreciation in the last 2 years. A friend of mine has been getting outbid at every turn. Is this flight capital from other countries, o...
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Looking to purchase a SFH as in investment in Palm Coast, FL. From what I hear, the rental market is pretty good. However, that is coming from the real estate agents, so I am not sure I believe it. Anyone have a...
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Greetings. Just purchased my first Triplex and it came with tenants. I didn’t meet them during the home buying process. What’s the best way to introduce myself? Should I simply knock on their door? Should I write a l...
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Hello everyone,
I am new to real estate investing and I found a place that I feel is an excellent investment for me. I currently work for a real estate appraiser and we have done extensive research on the property an...