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Hello, all. I’m new to the forum, new to REOs and new to real estate investing altogether. I read an article on foreclosures in Kiplinger’s December 2006 issue. The article suggested a “newbie” property investor like ...
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I am in search of an ideal real estate investment strategy that aligns with my current circumstances. My initial understanding suggests that Short-Term Rentals (STR) might be the appropriate route for me, however, my...
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Hello folks,Mike Franklin here. I've made a few posts already but I thought I should formally introduce myself.I currently live and work in Peoria, IL but due to family considerations, my wife and I are trying to move...
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Hello all. Can someone explain the details of selling a house to a child?
Is there a limit on pricing?
Does it have to be sold at fair market value?
Are there limits to the “look back” for primary home exemption?
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Currently in the process of purchasing a residential REO in NJ, but intend on buying property in Florida over the next several months, as well. The plan is to form an LLC, and as we are doing business in both states ...
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Hi All,I've got a multi-family property in Fayetteville, NC with an inherited tenant who is a nightmare to deal with. The tenant is breaking the lease in multiple places. One of such violations is they keep dropping r...
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Hi All,I'm looking to buy an investment property in out of state in Houston, TX. I've been analyzing Houston for sometime now and haven't been able to find much properties that cash flow. I've visited the city numerou...
I have a duplex that had two common staircases that have access from two different doors (they have a shared laundry room). How can I utilize this basement as it current is empty and unused.Some thoughts I had was div...
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I'm debating on adding a bedroom to a basement of an up & down duplex. Adding the bedroom will mean I need to remove the second stairwell to the rear of the basement. This stairwell is more conducive to being able...
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Hey everyone, I'm a new investor and I just purchased my first rental property recently! I bought a duplex, and I am currently living in one unit while renting out the other. I don't currently make enough to cover t...