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Creating standards to get rid of bleeding heart syndrome…
As we continued to work through our renovation standards, we began to define our leasing standards. It was a very analog process, but, luckily, Natalie loved ...
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Hello my name is Matthew. i found BiggerPockets years ago and have been interested in real estate since i was in high school. i made excuses and let life get in the way for many years.....bad decision seeing i wasted ...
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Having reviewed what's previously been discussed on this forum regarding whether people list what their actual cleaning cost is vs. a reduced (or in some cases inflated) price, can anyone share if there is a tax liabi...
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Hi there! I'm a stay at home mom of 3 (ages 6, 4 and 18 months) my husband works 40 hours --- and we are sooo eager to build passive income! Did any of you start out investing with small children as well? 6 months ago...
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Hey Everyone,I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this or tell me a smart place to look to find the answer. :) I'm still a newbie that is planning for the future and trying to implement a CYA policy from the beg...
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I am looking at a 3 unit with mo gross rents of 1100. The price is too high, but how do I figure out what my max offer is based on the rents?
i know ive seen a "rule of thumb formula" bounced around here somewhere.
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Hello and have had a self-managed real estate portfolio (35 SFR's, 1 110 unit self-storage facility) for the last 10-15 yrs but now looking to scale and expand (100+ in next 14 months and venture into cash flow stream...
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Hi BP,I am looking to convert my SEP IRA to purchase a duplex or 2 SFH in Baltimore City. I'd be grateful for guidance on a custodian and agent in the city who has experience structuring this kind of deal. Any help wo...
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BP community,
I am not discouraged but also find myself probably in the same situation as many who are starting out and seeking advice to get some traction.
I don't have enough cash (yet) to make cash offers, so I k...
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Brand new to the forums and to real estate investing. Totally new direction for my career that began back in January 2020 when I got my real estate license. Real estate investing is the next step for me and my family...