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Would anyone like to share their experiences along with some pros and cons of being a section 8 landlord?I am going to get started in Rochester NY so anything specific to this area would be extremely helpful...
I have a property and am trying to decide how much renovations I should have done if any. The house is built into a hill single story and the concrete wall is bowing in. I don't want to put alot of money into a dump. ...
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If tax and insurance are variables that can increase year to year - do you allocate reserves for that or is that what cash flow buffer and rent raises are for? what events can cause a big jump for those?
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I own several buildings in a 25yr old neighborhood of 4-plexes. Several of the owners and I have discussed the idea of setting up a HOA to improve neighborhood conditions, and improve desirability, etc. Has anyone tri...
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In my experience, being recognized as a top wholesaler in your market is very valuable. Here are 6 tips we used to do that in the Austin, Texas market. 1. Be Honest - Integrity is a HUGE part of being a great wholesal...
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In a trending post, a member's tenant is asking to install ceiling fans in the property. He claims his brother is an electrician, that they will purchase the fans, and the brother will install them for free. (https://...
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Quick question for BP. What's your approach to rehabbing a multi-family property while the units are occupied? Let's say you just bought a fourplex in need of cosmetic repairs (no structural improvements needed) that'...
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Hello,If someone bought a house that has 2 bedrooms but shows as 2 in the at the county assesor. It seems one room was added without permit can you still rent the home as 2 bedroom instead of one or do I have get appr...
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I need some advice on renovating my building. I recently bought this 8500 sq ft commercial office building with approximately 10 suites in San Diego. The buiding is about 1 mile from the beach. It was built in 1975...
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HI AllQuick question, if I refinanced my personal home now and wanted to invest in a rental in a couple of months, would I cause any myself any problems with getting that conventional loan for the investment property?