I apologize in advance for a very long post.
We are first time home buyers in a very competitive market (Seattle). Neither me nor my wife work in the IT industry so we knew our limitations and went in with realistic ...
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Hi,
My name is Kumar from Northern California, employed full time. Have spent several months trying to educate myself by reading most of the articles on this website.
I am a regular visitor to this website, this foru...
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As I learn more about creative financing and other ways to fund a deal, I admit I’m lost in how one broaches this topic with someone. If you were able to start your journey without your own money , I’d appreciate it i...
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Have you ever noticed that people can send you a picture of themselves and then when you see them in person you think they look a way different? I recently dodged a bullet. A seller that I had bought from prior to had...
I have a tenant that I had to legally evict. There is a date set by which the local sheriff’s department will come and forcibly evict her. Once she is out, I want to pursue charging her with providing a false credit r...
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Hello All,I have been an apartment investor for many years. I have made millions and lost millions and made them again. It is a tough business if you want to take it personally. :)I had built up to over 900 units a...
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What are some things that you look for when choosing a market to invest in? I am just starting out on my real estate journey and would love some advice.
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When we formed our first company, about 10 years ago, we chose an LLC format and that has worked out fine. We carry umbrella liability on the LLC and each property is added to the policy as they are purchased.
Base...
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Hey Guys,
So as an absentee investor, is the best course of action to select a property management company to do the management of the house? Do they take care of the maintenance and tenant relations?
I understand t...
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So I purchased one house at the end of Feb and it's still not finished being rehabbed, but about 2 weeks after that I bought another house (house #2). We finished it up and after a week on the market we accepted an o...