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First time investor looking for a duplex or a SFH as my first project. What are the best ways to find off market deals in a competitive market?
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Hi everyone,
I'm under contract for an 8 unit right now and the leases say "LANDLORD PAYS FOR GAS AND WATER".
This isn't something I really like b/c I can totally see tenants abusing this so I wanted to know how do...
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This is for our own home. I've started constructing a low-level deck in our backyard that encircles a beautiful shade tree. The deck will be about 19" above grade at the highest, so no permit or railing is required. I...
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Hi all,I am about to change jobs and will be purchasing an investment property once my vehicle is paid off in 2016. I emailed my HR person to obtain a Terms of Withdrawal to review if my next employer will allow for l...
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Hello all my fellow Bpers! Just have a question for all of you concerning getting a license! Which have you found to be more effective, Getting your license online or in classroom? And why? Which do you recommend? I d...
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https://www.facebook.com/events/1665406613716274/This is entitlement. Us landlord and investors has to pay a bank mortgage to keep a house, if they don't they pay monthly we lose the house.Same should go for any perso...
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I have been inquiring about this new method of real estate investing. Is there anyone here on BP who's familiar with doing Mortgage Assignment Contracts? If so what are the pros and cons? I want to start doing this be...
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I created this topic because I'd like to hear from the guru himself - @Mark Podolsky aka "The Land Geek". He boasts on his podcast that he has the best passive income model, and even forces his "guests" to declare tha...
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Hey BP,Quickbooks, is this the way to go?I have a REI business and am fairly new to it. I have only flipped houses thus far but I am very interested in Buy and Hold as well for 2016. The question I have is what is t...
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I'm interested in hearing about pros and cons from people that have acquired investment properties through an IRA, solo 401K, etc...I'd appreciate any referrals to Real Estate IRA custodians that you work with.
Tha...