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Hi all,
This is my first post on the BP forum!...
I am looking to tie up my first buy and hold deal, but when I do my analysis, I keep getting negative cash flow. I am providing my most recent analysis below. I woul...
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Anyone have any suggestions on helping reduce our natural gas utility bill. We use gas for hot water heaters and heating our units in our 10 plex. We are considering adding more insulation and switching tenants over f...
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I just purchased by first property and I'm in the process of getting one of the units of my newly acquired duplex ready for rental. How do I test for lead paint, and should I have the house tested prior to re-painting...
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Hi BP!I am beginning my lender search. I have talked with a few agents and gotten recommendations for lenders in my area. One of the first things the lenders try to do when opening conversation is trying to get me to ...
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Staying true to my 2017 goals, I WILL FLIP 2 PROPERTIES IN 2017.. So far, I am under contract for my first flip and have run into some issues, and wanted input from BP family. I have a nice rambler under contract f...
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Hey Y’all! My partner and I bought a ranch style duplex last fall and are looking forward to adding value through DIY landscaping. We don’t really know where to go from here though- we’re two first time homeowners!How...
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I just had an inspection report on a home, and there are some issues that worry me. The previous owner had foundation work done to home, but he has poor records and does not have documentation of it being done - easy ...
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Has anyone bought (within the last year or so) a multi family ( triplex - quad) property in the Camden, Burlington, Gloucester counties of southern NJ? I'm looking to acquire but as a newbie to the market and the are...
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Building cost went up significantly. Building an industrial warehouse was $100 psf few years ago. Now it is almost double. Any advice how to lower the cost? Manage the project myself? How to proceed? I have time and d...
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Hi BPers,We are foreclosing on a house in a fantastic location in Lexington (Fayette county), KY. The sale in on 2/1/2016 and we are curious how much someone will bid for this house: Are there any locals familiar wit...