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I'm sure there are many topics on this throughout bigger pockets history, however, what are you doing TODAY, and why? What do you see as the pro's and con's of each policy?
This is assuming buy and hold but feel fre...
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In short five years ago and a few years out from retirement I decided to learn about real estate investing so I could be prepared to get more heavily involved upon my retirement. Although I learned some from a friend ...
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I just had a prospective tenant tell me that he would want to pre-pay the yearly rental fee in cash upfront because "that is just the way he does business." My gut tells me that this is a red flag. I would still scr...
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In March of 2012 I attempted to buy a HUD foreclosure house. The house was misrepresented as a 2 bath home and had extensive damage not shown on HUD’s inspection or appraisal. After I had my inspection completed I can...
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DEAL ANALYSISDuplex - 2 BR/ 2 BA units. Built 1999. Each unit about 600 sq ft. Each unit also has partially finished basement (dry wall is up, needs paint, etc.), offering a huge amount of storage space. Also th...
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I am trying to find a tenant and one came to me with a housing voucher. She is trying to sign for a year where she pays 1/3rd of the rent and (the gov?) pays the other 2/3rds? Risks and rewards to this type of tenant?
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We just started marketing a rental in the Dallas area and one potential renter has offered us 12 months rent up front. We're thinking this is a no-brainer to take (assuming renter passes credit/background checks) but...
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I'm a newbie and wanting some guidance on short sales. I've been looking at a few that are posted on MLS. They don't seemed to be reduced hardly enough that I can tell. I am wondering how successful I could be a ...
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Hi team, I could use some eviction advice. Tenant in Georgia owes $4500 of late rent. 3 day notice is passed and I filed the dispossessory with the court. She has since deposited $2k directly into my bank account and ...
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Now that I got your attention, let's talk about Short Sales and whether/when they are a good fit.First, some context:A Short Sale is when the NET proceeds from a Real Estate SALE will fall not cover the DEBTS secured...