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86-year Old Lady's Letter to Bank
Shown below, is an actual
letter that was sent to a bank by an 86 year old woman.
The bank manager thought
it amusing enough to have it published in the New York
Times.
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I'm looking for advice as I structure a new real estate investment business entity. Specifically, how I should approach % of ownership?My partner is a GC, who is going to take on all everything related to assessment a...
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I am looking at a park that is being sold for 12% cap rate which is lower than I would like (prefer to be at a 13-15 cap for this area). It is an off market deal that I came across and have been talking to the owners ...
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Hello everyone! What are some important questions to ask general contractors in an effort to vet them? Bonus points for information related specifically to investors. I'm also open to recommendations of reputable cont...
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On your rentals do you replace old single pane windows right away or just rent as is. My farm area is a turn of the century cincinnati suburb and most of the housing stock still has old windows.
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Does anyone know what the minimum bid at sherif sales auctions are? Do I need to call the lawyer doing the foreclosure or the sheriff before the auction? If the property doesn't sell at auction is there anyway that I ...
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Hi BP, I'm a newish investor looking for my first out-of state investment, and I'm exploring SW Florida markets including Cape Coral, Port Charlotte/North Port, and St. Petersburg. Would appreciate any insight from ot...
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Curious to hear your thoughts on the best areas to househack a 3bd 2ba house near Austin, TX. Max PP is $400,000. Looking to add some value through cosmetic upgrades as well (carpets, paint, etc). The plan would essen...
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Hi all,What percentage/fees does your property management company charge for FULL-Service management of your vacation home? Emphasis on "full-service management" where you are completely hands-off and only collect a c...
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I am looking at getting into vacation rentals, and like the Poconos PA market. Does anyone have any experience there? I'm headed up in February for a ski trip with the family and was going to schedule some appointme...