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I've decided to make my next investment a "live and flip". The plan is to buy a distressed property at the right price and use a 203K loan to fund the bulk of the rehab work. Once that work is done I'll be an owner oc...
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I own a property with a weird problem. There is no odor present in the house if the windows are closed. However, if the windows in the master bathroom are opened and there is a slight breeze, there will sometimes be...
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Hey BP,Just curious if anyone has done any investing in hemet or San Jacinto lately, and has it been worth your while? I know both cities are a bit less desirable to some, but Im leaning towards looking in either soo...
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First, is it essential to get a pre-approval letter from a bank(or other financial institution) before actually shopping for properties and making offers??? I have been told that I will be taken seriously if I have o...
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Hi BP team,
I'm currently going through my first full renovation (duplex) and my costs continue to increase with unplanned expenses (architect drawings etc). My end goal for the property is to use it as a vacation...
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Hello!I am looking to help a friend find a place after a recent eviction. (I know, not the usual question for this forum). I am new to the rental game, so I know more about the processes than she does, not as much as ...
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How is the KC market looking? What are investors thinking of this area long term? I live in OR and have looked at this market before and it looks like it has had positive cash flowing rental properties at low sales pr...
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Has anyone had any experience with investing in STRs in The Dominican Republic? Specifically with rental arbitrage? I'm looking into getting started and was curious about rental arbitrage while I do my research and my...
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We expect to close in a couple weeks on our 2nd flip, a 2400 sqft 3/3 Townhome in Tampa. We purchased this via the MLS from the original owner of this 2009 built home for $115K. Yes 2009...conventional wisdom wou...
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Hi all,I moved from Houston to Boston in February and I have been looking at buying a multifamily in Boston since April.. I am finding it very hard to get down a good property because the numbers are not working well ...