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Hi BP members,I am currently saving some capital to finance my downpayment and closing cost on my first property. I'm planning to purchase a single-family house or small multifamily then househack it. My question is: ...
1) How long do townhouses with 2 or 3 bedrooms stay advertised before getting it leased?2) Would advertising it on your own on craigslist and trulia be sufficient, instead of spending over a thousand of dollars to hir...
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Hi guys,Name's Ben Davis. I'm active military stationed in San Angelo, TX, and am thrilled to be a joining such a positive and enterprising group of like-minded individuals!A bit about me... I've served just over 12 y...
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Hi All,I am planning my first real estate investment and just found Bigger Pockets. I have been devouring their podcast and a few blog posts for about a month, which set me on the path for buying an owner-occupant dup...
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So I have been looking for deals. I found one that makes money, but the homes aren't in a good area. A guy is selling 5 single family homes, for $115,000. The rents total at $3100/mo. Properties would all be 10-15...
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I have a meeting on Saturday morning with some inherited tenants who are deaf. I don't know sign language, so I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on communicating with them in a positive, effective way. It didn't s...
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A nursing home is getting ready to close in my neighborhood and the building is getting foreclosed on by the bank. I'm thinking it will most likely be auctioned off and I'm interested in investing in it. There is the ...
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Hello, Fellow BPers,I am reaching because I am pursuing a pretty exciting oportunity with a major US Bank in Detroit. I worked for this company before and have faith in their payscale, corporate leadership, etc. My ...
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Is this actually a thing? The community is even referenced here.The Landlords Embarrassed to Be Called Landlords
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Hello all, I am looking at the various property management software companies and believe I have narrowed down to Buildium and AppFolio for my needs (also considered Yardi Breeze, Rent Manager, Rentec Direct).I have s...