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I just read a WSJ report citing Bankrate a banking analyst, that 3 out of 5 Americans do not have the reserves to withstand the most mundane unexpected expenditure, "The survey found that an unexpected bill would redu...
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The 3 Shastas (Shasta Dam, Shasta Lake, Mt. Shasta) When the market crashed we moved from Redding, CA to southern California, knowing that the crash was unlike any recession we had ever seen. We also knew southern Ca...
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Hey everyone I'm a newbie to bigger pockets and real estate general. I'm still very much in the learning stages. I plan on buying a duplex within the next year and learn as much as possible as I can in the mean time. ...
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Whats up BP'ers!! Been creeping for a few months and thought I would newbie up and say hello. Ive been out here swinging in the wind solo for so long not knowing who or how to get in touch with other like minded...
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I just bought a rental property and in the kitchen they have two layers of wallpaper. I've tried using DIF and water and I've tried using downey and water. What method does everyone use to remove wallpaper in their ho...
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Hello, I own a 3/3/2 in Newark NJ that I recently renovated to 4/3/2. I inherited my second floor tenant from the previous owner who had a personal relationship with them. They are currently paying $1200/mo., of which...
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We recently purchased a 5-bedroom house in Seneca,SC as our first investment house. Our intent is to use the house hack strategy. Our son will live there when he attends Clemson University and we will rent the other...
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Question - I have about 3 feet on the side of my house where it's just dirt and junk. I'm currently getting some water intrusion along that same wall in the basement. I've checked gutters and there does not seem to be...
PSA: Vegas rents have spiked significantly the last 2-3 months due to high rental demand, low supply and institutional investors heavily investing in our market. The institutional investors have been listing homes for...
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I have a personal and secondary home (house hack with a partner)Personal home I’ve been in for 6 years, house hack home 2 years this December. I may end up selling both after the first of the year. What would the tax ...