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I've been a longtime lurker, but this is my first venture and post, really need help/advice.I've been under contract to purchase a 2 flat in the Jeff/Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, it was a not approved short s...
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So it's my first time getting a loan of any kind. And I want to make sure no one is trying to take advantage of me or scam me. I met a private lender on LinkedIn. We exchanged drivers license and he shared his Article...
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Hi everyone,
I'm considering investing in an older multi-family (~100 years old) around the Boston area. I only have experience with significantly newer properties and want to make sure I run the numbers correctly. D...
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For house hacking through an FHA loan, and as per some of the pro video workshops I viewed, you can restart a house hack after just one year (not two years)? I live in NJ and want to make sure of this going forward a...
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Since the end of 2018, I have been fully immersed into learning the ins and outs of apartment investing. I have consumed vast amounts of content ranging from books, periodicals, newsletters, while also listening to ov...
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I have been lurking on the boards for a while and mostly see new Greenville investor introductions followed by everyone saying 'Hi'. Let's move the discussion along, let's talk specifics, let's talk the outskirts of ...
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I have gotten my first deals from the MLS, but have noticed a few neglected homes while driving around my hometown that I want to send some letters to. This is my first attempt at generating leads in this manner and I...
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I seam to always have rentals with windows over the tub, and am conflicted every time I go to remodel because I can never find a tub surround that looks decent and I hate cleaning grout. All I have found in the past i...
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This thing, if enforced, is going to have some serious ramifications for property owners and contractors. I took the class in CA but the certification is the same for 42 states, all US territories and federal lands, ...
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Hey guys, I am new to rental property investing! We are almost ready with our rental home unit and I am looking for tenants. For some reason, I am only getting tenants that don't really meet my minimum qualifications....