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I'm purchasing a duplex with a 3rd floor that is mindblowing. Very spacious! I understand that I legally cannot rent it out as a 3rd apartment because it's a legal 2-Family, which is probably why it was never fully fi...
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It's easy to buy into the narrative that we are living in uncertain or unique times. While there may be a small element of truth in those statements, the truth is that nothing we are experiencing now and likely are to...
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Hey all,
Pretty new and still educating myself on real estate investing but I wanted to get your input on where you would typically look to land good deals (possibly offline) when trying to get a 2-4 unit for buy and...
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Hey everyone, the BiggerPockets Podcast officially crossed the 2,000,000 download mark this past weekend! We just want to thank everyone of you who have listened. I can't even comprehend that number, and both @Joshua ...
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Hello everyone, I am a new landlord with little experience and wanted to get some insight on a rent increase I am planning on my rental home. It hast been 2 yrs since the tenant moved in and assuming they want to sing...
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Hi BP members,I am looking to invest in a SFH that cost about $400,000. With 20% down the property will negative cash flow $500/mo. It breaks even @40% down. One lender advised me it's better to negative cash flow ...
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I'm just curious on how many people honestly just do it because it's good money and makes sense. Or, they do it because they have a true passion? How can you tell if you have a passion? Honestly, I think it's just g...
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Hello, my name is Nicholas,Ive been interested in real estate investing for a while now, I've been wanting to become a real estate agent since I was 15. I graduated High school a year early, so I can focus more on rea...
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Hello! I have a SFR in Sacramento that I'm planning to sell after the lease expires. Is there any specific requirement to give the tenants notice that I won't be renewing the lease? (It's NOT in a rent controlled area...
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The area i am particularly interested in has a 8.8% vacancy rate...is it too high,average or low?