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Thinking about buying a rental that works out to be $100/m after I run my numbers. It's a SFH in a good school district. I'd say B+ area. I am self managing this but still factor in PM expenses incase I move. Although...
Hello All,
This is my first post on this forum although I have been listening to bigger pockets for years. I wanted to ask your thoughts on investing in real-estate with others, more specifically family. I am current...
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Not sure what forum this goes in but I have an interesting question. This doesn't involve me, but a childhood friend. I'm not sure what to tell him. Here is the scenario as simply as I can put it.* Used family member'...
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Decided it was fair to keep deposit of $770 for 5-year tenant for no cleaning, large scratches on floor and trim, hooks in walls, satellite dish installed on roof, and large stain on deck. He sent threatening...
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Hey BP, a friend recently mentioned that there are some buyers' agents that offer commission rebates of 1% or so. And since the commission is already factored into sale price (as the seller pays the commissions) thoug...
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I recently purchased a 4 unit off market building for $231,000. It was originally listed on the MLS. The numbers in my eyes weren’t terrible so I requested a showing. The realtor wasn’t very helpful and the seller wou...
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All,After doing some research on becoming a real estate agent, getting feedback and taking the preliminary exam courses, I stumbled upon a troubling number. "80%-90% of new agents quit or fail within the 1st year." I ...
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I met with my tenant regarding how we would move forward this year in my property. She began her tenancy with at 10/2016. In 2017 at renewal time, I sent her a notice letting her know that she'd be on a month to mont...
Hi Bigger Pockets -- I have a situation I'm not sure how to deal with, am hoping for your help. For context, I am a new investor who is househacking my first property; at this time I do not have a lawyer, and the hous...
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I was served with an eviction for late payment of rent and we had court December 4th. We both showed up but the landlord stepped out and when the judge called for us she didn’t come back in the room so I was asked how...