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Alright BP Community, I need some advice here. I have to make a decision soon on a poorly cash-flowing house that was our first rental out of necessity because my wife bought it in 2006 with 0% down (ugh). My tenants ...
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I can see the importance of an agent if you're trying to move a property. But in the scenario where you're buying am I correct in saying they aren't THAT important? I can basically search and find listings on the MLS ...
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Greetings All,
I own a triplex and this summer I am working on getting it renovated so that it will be profitable and run itself. As of now utilities (electricity, water, gas and sewage) are a flat rate of $100 per u...
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Hi friends! What do you use for bookkeeping? I hear good things about quickbooks but I just want to make sure there's nothing better out there for real estate investors. I have multiple homes in multiple states all wi...
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Hello good folks of BP,My wife and I will be closing on our first owner-occupied rental property (duplex) in May 2019 and I'm trying to do as much up front leg work as possible to prepare for us being new landlords. ...
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Hi BP!I'm a newbie, and after a year researching, finally jumped in! I am so very thankful for this community and all the knowledge I've gained from all of you! Now I'm needing help deciding which type of CPA service...
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Out-of-state turnkey investor in Memphis, TN. I've looked at other markets and price-to-rent ratios are mostly under 1% these days if buying from a TK operator (from what I've seen). I have an opportunity to buy a p...
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I am looking for some advice or feedback on how to go about setting up our rentals to be managed from a distance. I recently got a job offer that was too tough to turn down, so we are looking at moving in the next yea...
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Hey everyone,Excited to join bigger pockets. I am from the Chicago area and looking to purchase my first property in the next 3-6 months. Have a steady 9-5 job but looking to branch into real estate investing as well....
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I'm looking to form a personal assistant partnership with a licensed realtor, to gain access to the MLS.Anyone out there who is not licensed, but have gained access? What do you suggest I do? What has worked for you?