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This recent article in Forbes argues that Data proves REITs are better than buying real estate: https://www.forbes.com/sites/marcprosser/2017/07/1...I've been following Bigger Pockets and planning to buy my first rent...
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Hello fellow investors, I am currently using Farmers and Foremost Insurance. However I ran a few quotes on Obie Insurance (geared specifically towards landlords) and for only the 4 houses I checked, I am saving 1,5k a...
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Hello BP,I wanted to share with you a possible scam I've noticed in the Houston market (could be others too). I have multiple properties vacant and have received calls from interested parties naturally. I showed one ...
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Many disabled senior tenants who are on a fixed income and who have been residing in the complex of 16 units from 3 to 20 years month to month. Owner is aware of the disabled and senior tenants . He has never raise...
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As everyone knows it costs a lot to turn a unit between residents. Therefore it is recommended you do everything possible to retain the better tenants. Do you have some specific items in place to retain these tenants?...
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Hello,
My girlfriend and I have put in an offer on a 3 bed / 2.5 bath house just 4 minutes drive from the heart of the Bishop Arts District in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas. This property has been rehabbed 100...
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Over the years of landlording and owning property in a college town, I have noticed that my Special Stipulations section in my leases have taken on some strange phrases and warnings to new tenants. It seems that e...
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Hi I am new to this website and have decided to ask for some advice from people with some experience in the real estate investing business. I am currently a junior in high school and want to start a career in real est...