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There are going to be a lot of opportunities related to Hurricane Harvey. Vast amounts need to be spent on renovation and construction. This offers the chance to do well by doing good. Any thoughts on investments?
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I am in the process of closing my first 2 family in the Greater Boston area. What are the essential steps/procedures to comply with before closing ? Also, what are the necessary permits, if any I must obtain to rent ?...
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There are two points in the investment process where you can reduce maintenance costs. The first is when you purchase a property. The second occurs when you renovate it.
Select Low Maintenance Cost Properties
The be...
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Hello all! So I'm in a bit of a fix. For the past few weeks I've being trying to figure out what to deal about getting my first duplex. The problem is...I'm only qualified for less than $130K for a conventional loan d...
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I've been hearing the hype about Cost Segregation for a while and I wasn't sure i was a candidate. Still not. My w2 income wont be over $100k for 2022, I will hopefully be considered a RE professional and i had 5 prop...
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Memphis Investors - do you (or do you not) get annual termite treatments on your rental properties? We are currently buying a home in Memphis (so excited about it), and it just passed wood inspection with flying color...
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How do you keep the satellite dishes off your roof?My tenants aren’t allowed to have a satellite dish installed on the roof, however I keep seeing more and more of them popping up, what do you do to prevent this? The ...
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I recently closed on my first property and it’s going to need a full rehab. My realtor recommended a GC he’s used in the past for his personal properties. I’m wanting to know there are specific things I should add int...
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Hello big pocket family!
I need some advice on a situation. So I have a property I am currently rehabbing. I did some foundation work so the skirting is still not on yet. I have a neighbor right next-door to me whose...
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Howdy Houston REI's,I thought I will hear stories from investors and landlords from the GREAT TEXAS Winter Storm but surprised didn't see much. Anyway, let me get started and share my story and lesson learned.Yes we a...