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I'm curious how realtors interact with contractors.
What do you need them for? How are they of use to you?
How did you meet a contractor you are using?
Do you prefer big or small firms or does it matter?
Do your cus...
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Salutations Bigger Pockets Members,I'm so glad I found B.P., there is so much useful information here. I live in Tigard Oregon, I'm 18 and I've decided I will retire within the next 10 years. Personal finance has been...
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Need some advice on what to do here. Quit my job 2 months ago and I am now self employed as an agent and investor.
I currently have (2) commercial loans (balloon loan) under my personal name and if I cant refi by ...
Long story short, we had a sewage backup in the basement at one of my properties. The plumber came out and fixed it and recommended that the tenant flushes twice on their solids due to the pipes being older. Tenant is...
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What are the most expensive repairs for a rental property? What're the problems you hate to hear from the inspector the most?
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I am wondering if there is a better approach to my first investment property that will not be a primary residence? My wife and I along with our two children are pretty rooted in our current community and love it ther...
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Hi BP community,
I own a rental (recently was a primary) in the Bay Area and couple of duplexes in the California Central Valley, and properties in Indiana. However, I am currently renting the place we live in and no...
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Hello everyone!My name is Nic, and I currently live in Eau Claire Wisconsin, but am originally from the Waukesha area. I am looking better my knowledge of investing in property, as well as take the first steps in bec...
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Hi BP community,I was inside a house last night. And ran into something I have never seen. In the basement there is a low spot in the concrete floor that has some water in it. My contractor was not sure what could cau...
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I have done a little bit of research and it sounds like Yardi is the best, albeit pricey, property management software available. Buildium doesn't do commercial which I need.Yardi requires a 1 year contract and a $240...