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Does anyone have tips on DIY installation of Formica countertops? I'm thinking of grabbing a slab or two from Lowes or HD to replace current 20-year-old green laminate countertops. I have the time, for now, so plan on...
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All I hear about is how great STRs are and how in the correct market they can basically be a money making machine. What are some of the cons or risks of owning a STR that a new investor should look out for? Asking any...
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Hello!So excited to make this first post on Bigger Pockets. I joined a while back and am ready to make some new types of investments! I hope my questions will help others as well.I am a California Licensed Real Estat...
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I have been getting nickeled and dimed with leaks and clogs. From a prior life in Illinois, I remember we had no problem making all plumbing issues part of the tenant's responsibility in the lease. However, I'm n...
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Hi All!I'm new to buy and hold investing. I'm using a excel spreadsheet that has a conservative 10% vacancy reserve and 10% maintenance reserve every month. I've spoken with turnkey companies that say they use a much ...
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Hi everyone,My girlfriend and I are first time home buyers in the Rhode Island area and we are looking to owner occupy a multi family as our first home. We recently found a three unit in the city of Woonsocket that lo...
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I have several SFH rentals in the nicer area of Albuquerque. I have been considering converting them to MTR. Generally, I'm reading that MTR should be within five miles of a hospital or two, as traveling nurses repres...
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Days on market for houses that we are selling have been higher than I would like for them to be. The rehabs are nice and we are staging them. We are typically selling within 3-6 months which really isn't that bad in...
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I know it's a million dollar question, but could one show a real-life example of a good deal in the bay area? The reason I am asking is that I've been scourging redfin and zillow for Bay Area properties and I cannot f...
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My real estate agent just sent me a listing that has the potential to make a really good BRRRR, the only thing that concerns me is the house was built in 1920. Any advice or things to think about when buying a propert...