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So, I wondered if anyone had insight into finishing an attic space if my joists are 8x2 spaced 16" apart. Now, I have heard that this only allows for "office space" rating, but my intention is to put in a full 2 bedr...
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Hello fellow BP members,I wanted to recap my last 5 years as an investor hopefully to inspire someone to jump into the field.I started out in August of 2012 with a SFR that I still own today. I had about 10K in saving...
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It seems inevitable that the Republicans take control of the House, and likely gain many seats in the Senate.
This type of situation is called "grid-lock" becuase both parties can essentially keep each other from get...
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I have been renting out the top floor of a condo for 6 years now (different tenants over the years). Had a new tenant move in 5 months ago. This is in Virginia.
Today I get an email from her telling me that she's bee...
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My tenant texted me that he is showing sysdams of asbestos poison. He will be live there a full year at the end of March. My property is built in 70's and I didn't know anything of the asbestos. The property is a town...
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I've had (2) rentals in Northern Virgnia for years and have been looking to add. Anyways, I just bought my first townhome in Metro Atlanta (Acworth). I paid $7,500 over asking price. NET of *all* expenses, manage...
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Hi,
So, I'm going to be getting a place where I live in one unit and the other(s) out. I obviously have little to no issues working on my unit, but how about the others?
What if I want to do a major re...
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I've bought a couple hoarder homes in the past, they were the types of homes that rewarded you with experience. It's one thing when I am buying a house in that condition, because I am thinking of the the pot of gold ...
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I've got a lead I'm working that this really appears to be the only option. Mortgage has a balance of 84k ARV is around 110k. Repairs for retail are 30k. Rental would be right at 8k. They have health issues and are wa...
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Hi all! First time posting here.Dad died a couple years ago and I inherited a house. The tenant has been there since 2014. I let the tenant know about the death in 2022 and that I'd be taking over. In early 2023 I tol...