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Dear Pocketers,
How do you harden / bullet-proof your rentals?
While I've never had anyone utterly trash a rental of mine, I've seen the damage they can do first hand (typically when buying the rental and seeing ...
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Hello BP community,
Is it me or do the sky high valuations on homes seem similar to the run-up during 2006-2007? It seems like the market is due for a valuation correction, maybe relatively substantial (10-20%)? Eco...
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I have had a number of investors that have been excited to take advantage of airbnb with their rental properties and their own homes. Numerous clients of mine and aquaintances have already cashed in on airbnb. Propert...
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I'm curious. I have written extensively about how I "House-Hack" and live in one part of a duplex and have tenants rent out the other portion of that. They pay down the mortgage and allow me to live for free.For every...
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I've heard that investing in Self-Storage is a great idea. I agree! It seems like a great business. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience in this area?
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Hey All!
I am a middle school teacher that has been in analysis paralysis for over a year and a half. I have read numerous BP books, have watched countless hours of Youtube videos, and listened to way too many pod...
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As an investor, after you reached your 1st year owning your rental properties, did any of you keep your rent the same, or increase it? What's the smartest decision, why or why not?
Thanks for your time,
Rhea