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I'm fairly new to RE and am quickly learning that relying on realtors to set up MLS deals is not the best way to go. A lot of people on the BP forum seem to suggest "driving for dollars." Sounds like a good idea...But...
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Hi Everyone, I recently (last year) changed my homeowner insurance for my rental properties to a different provider and now that one year has lapsed and I need to renew it, the premium went up by 10% - which seems ver...
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Absentee owners are just that- absent owners. They could live a block away, or out of state- either way, they do not live in the property but still pay the tax bill.
Many times absentee owners are long-distance land...
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So in my years of being in the Classic Car game I have rubbed elbows with a lot of elderly gentlemen. Recently, I have been buying up one gentleman's cars and parts as he is retiring, in doing so he mentioned some lot...
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Hello, My name is Matthew McKibben, and I live in Minnesota. I'm looking at my first rental in St. Paul and have the option to use owner financing. I'm both really nervous, and excited all at the safe time. I've ne...
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I recently had a contractor that disposed on a tenant's personal property while doing a job. the contractor admits fault and wants to compensate the tenant, but the tenant is claiming a value much higher than what the...
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I'm working on acquiring my first property. I've Read several books and have a basic understanding of what I need to do. In the town I live in there is a quad that's been vacant for atleast a year so far. I'm now in a...
I am a new investor and found a foreclosed property that is soon to be auctioned. I went by to look at the property and discovered what looks to be the owners still living there. If I proceed with this property, wha...
Hello BP,I'd like to reach out for some advice on making an offer, first time and I want to understand the process.I came across a great listing on Redfin, the owner (who is also the agent) is selling his rental prope...
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Hello All,I've recently gotten into real estate and at this point only posses academic knowledge along with that from interactions with other real estate investors. I currently reside in Queens, NY but i am looking to...