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The other day I heard a guy talking about captive insurance companies. Basically that is a company that insures the company it is owned by. So for an Example:You own 10 rental homes that cost you $600/year to insure...
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I have been looking at duplexes to buy and live in particularly in Mckiney heights area. Can anyone tell me anything about that side of town? Safety, and concerns? Thanks
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Hey BP, I’m a new investor, and a water pipe popped on the 2nd story! Water was coming from the ceiling and hang lights. Obviously I got some dry wall damage, some bubbling, cracks, and discoloring. Any recommendatio...
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Remember 2006? No income, no assets, FICO score of 580, no down payment? Sure, we would LOVE to give you a loan. They are now calling it Non-prime which is probably more accurate. The requirements to qualify are ver...
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Hey BP,The mobile home park that I am looking at purchasing has a valid permit from the county health department. I had read to ask for the business permit or occupancy permit and that a mobile home park with issues w...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Lakewood.
Purchase price: $852,000
Cash invested: $42,600
My personal home, rent out JADU. PITI = $4520, current JADU studio rent...
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To ensure your rental property’s longevity, make sure to complete these maintenance tasks each fall season.
Clean Your Gutters
Storms and falling leaves all fill up in your gutters and can affect the drainage around...
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Purchased off market for approximately $50k-$70K below fair market value. Gutted interior and reformatted floor plan to include true master with ensuite bath, new hall bath location, added interior laundry and dry bar...
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I've been considering buying a property that was built in 1902. I know there is lead based paint present and asbestos in the insulation. Are there companies that remove all hazardous materials from houses such as th...
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A house I bought in west Virginia has the neighbors power service above ground running directly over my garage and it rubs on my roof. The neighbors house is a rental from a slum lord and making his life harder while...