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Merry Christmas BP!!My wife and I just recently closed on our first STR in Destin Florida and are now in the process of getting all of our systems set up. One of the main systems we need feedback on the most is settin...
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Hello BP!I just wanted to share my plan for creating an unfair advantage for myself. Another title for this post could be "From adversity to advantage"1. Become a licensed contractor. In Michigan all I have to do is t...
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Just listened to the recent BP podcast about out of state investing (prices are too high in my area for good cash flow). David Greene talked about finding a real estate agent, contractor, property manager etc in a t...
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Tenant wont pay rent,always a different excuse.Now she moved a dog in against the no pets agreement.I cant afford to go to court to evict her.Is it illegal to move in with her?
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So, I’ve got this rental property, was currently renting at 1000 per month, but I am trying to get 1400-1500 per month now. It has cabinets that are original, 45 years old. The cabinet under the sink had water damage ...
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OK, this sounds like a silly question but I really want to know if this is necessary and why. We have 19 accuired 19 doors using the BRRRR method mostly. 4 duplexes and the rest are SFH's. Wife has spend many MANY hou...
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What is everyone's thought on the initial expendature of funds on propfessional services such as financial planners, attorneys, CPAs, etc. Do you foot the bill upfront, or go at it alone and hope you don't make a mist...
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Hey there!I've read quite a few things here and there and it seems that there's a consensus that California is terrible for cash flow investing. But I got caught in some interesting stuff.Sure, Bay Area, LA, Sacrament...
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This is for my home that I'm renovating at the moment, not a rental. Just so we're clear.I want to put in a set of high ceiling lights, but going 12v led rather than full blown 110v downlighters. There will be about 6...
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Has any investor done a 1031 exchange on a 2 family and whom did you use as a qualified intermediary?I need a qualified intermediary who knows what they are doing