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Hi everyone! I've been putting together my strategy for starting up my REI career and thought you all might have some input on a few points that I had questions on.Just like most people, I am eager to start out on my...
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Hello BP Community. We have a STR with a small back yard, not big enough for a pool, but big enough for a hot tub. Thinking of the phrase, "Keeping up with the Joneses", we are contemplating adding a hot tub, becaus...
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A couple of years ago I sold an LTR and 1031-exchanged it for an STR in the NC mountains. I have grown to really like the STR business! Now I want to sell a handful of LTRs and buy another STR, this time preferably in...
I am planning to buy my first rental next year and obviously want the best deal possible. I have heard, read, and been told that the very best time to buy in during the winter. I would be living in this first residenc...
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Hi!! My name is Yakima, I am new to Bigger Pockets as well as real estate investing There's a single family property that has been vacant since 2010 or so until now. I search the county records and the owner's addre...
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I am getting a FHA loan 203(b) for a HUD house. I was told by realtor that I need to get gas, water and electric on for inspection. My questions are:
Do I have to give my social security number to get them turned ...
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Which Banks in Boston are doing non-owner occupied construction loans? I called Century, Middlesex, Enterprise and they won't do it for non-owner occupied? Century referred me to East Boston Savings Bank.. Any others?
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I have searched only to find a club in madison and milwaukee. I live in Lacrosse, anyone know of any active clubs close by? Thanks a bunch, Shawn
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Landlord charged with attempted murder after trying to remove tenants with forklift.
Whoops . . .
I can definitely see how crazy tenants might drive a landlord, but that isn't the way to do it folks. (justsayin)
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When do most students sign their lease for a college rental house? Trying to put together a timeline of when to buy and know how much time I need to get the house ready