Hi all, i'm getting ready to close a triplex in Sherbrooke, the inspection turned up quite a few cracks in the brick though....like the building leaned slightly to one side a while ago (although the foundation is soli...
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I'm new to this forum and to investment properties. We are interested in a type of hybrid investment property . . . meaning that we want to purchase vacant land to build a duplex for rental property for the next 10-1...
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I'll never understand our fake concerns with oil and stupidity not to drill here. There is an article at the end of this post from Geological Assn that seems to be legit. Why are we so stupid?
WHY ARE WE FORC...
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I've recently purchased a 1950 three bedroom, one bathroom 972 sq ft single family home. We paid $67,500 plus $1,600 in closing costs for the place. Experience from our first rental, rent will range from $1,100 to $1,...
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How do you handle this question? When friends or family find out you are an investor, this is the first thing they want to know. It's like asking someone how much do you make a year.
I understand their curiosity but ...
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Instead of a question, i'll tell a tale from one of our tenants. Feel free for your own stories.We knew a couple about 3 years ago, going through a hard time, and they needed a property. We knew they weren't going to ...
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For major rehab, do you prefer to buy materials for contractor or just pay the GC the price they quote? I'd love to hear your reason behind your choice. If you buy materials for GC, how do you buy in advance to make t...
BP Team,
I am a newbie who has combed forums for answers to my questions regarding readiness to dive into buy & hold rentals, but since everyone has a unique situation & this is an ever-changing market, I’m h...
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Hi everyone, I have been lurking for a while I think it's time to start posting. I hope to eventually have enough knowledge to contribute, but for a while I will be leeching.
My Plan:
I am looking to pick up my firs...
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hi, guys. I was curious if anyone knows what the typical "going rate" is for a general contractor on a normal single-family residential flip. this will be in Georgia. i've been communicating with one who wants to be p...