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I have a goal of purchasing my first property July 2025. I'd love for that to be at least 20+ units and I'm curious how some of you financed your first deals? Lessons learned? My current goal is to create enough cash ...
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What's your most successful apartment deal?
How much money did you make?
What are the problems you've encountered?
What are the lessons you've learned?
Here's mine:
The Deal
The apartment community is called Wyo...
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I was thinking - is financial independence acheived when you have enough property to produce rent that will cover all of your monthly expenses, and then have some to put aside in case something happens. Is this right...
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There are a ton of great ideas on "How To" do whatever needs to be done here on BP, but are there things each of us can do that don't require advice? Is there a natural force that will help you become happier with yo...
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Hi there!I just wanted to get some thoughts on renting vs. buying. My husband and I currently rent the house that we live in. We really like the block, our neighbors, etc. and on top of that we're getting a really...
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Hi all, I'm looking at entering the Short Term Rental Market in Kissimmee / Davenport. I'm just looking for any advice/recommendations/sanity check.Is it a terrible idea to be looking at buying down there right now?I ...
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I am in the process of buying 3 duplexes that are undervalued because of rents. They are renting for $800-850. Market rents for this size in this neighborhood. should be 1100-1200. Once you purchase how do you rais...
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I started seriously posting to zillow and trulia and I keep getting the same message which I'm assuming is a automated request by people interested in the rental:"I am interested in this rental and would like to sched...
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I have a good tenant breaking his lease 4 months early on 5 days notice. He has cleaned up the apartment well and he believes he is entitled to his deposit. Is he right? Property is in NC. No backfill identified a...
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BiggerPockets Family, I want to share with you all a quadplex deal I closed back earlier this year in East Los Angeles.About the Deal:Property was listed on the MLS for $615k. Each Unit was 700Sqft with 1 bed/bath. Th...