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I have been looking at properties in the west side and south side of Chicago that look very promising as a rental property. After talking to some real state agents about renting in the area they have warned me about p...
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So rent was due yesterday. As of today, still no money in my bank account. I provided a stack of deposit slips when we signed the lease and outlined expectations on how rent will be paid via deposits into my account. ...
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Hi there,I've done quite some research to find a great city to buy and hold rental properties and my research has led to Indianapolis, IN.For reasons:1. IN is a very landlord friendly state.2. Prices of many SFR are s...
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Hi, BPers,
Hope all had a wonder Christmas! I have been away for a while, and I did notice a lot changes of the forums when i came back.
Well, a quick question I would like to hear your thought about is: do y...
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A lot of the time i feel like beginners lose focus because they're "why" for getting into REI (or lack there of) is not as strong as it could be. In my opinion, a persons "why" is the reason for going through the most...
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Here we go, after reading BP for a year and finally moving to a position that I can get together the funds to buy my first SFR home. I know BP has a love affair with MFR but I cant bring myself to buy one for my fi...
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Wondering what actual real estate investors have to say about this subject. I don't get up early (wake up between 7:00 - 8:00 most days, 9:00AM + on the weekends). I feel that I am having moderate-high success thus fa...
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I have the opportunity to purchase the 2nd lien position on a non performing note. I'm trying to find out who has the 1st lien position so I can own the entire thing. Where should I be looking to find the 1st lien pos...
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Hi there, long time listener to the podcast, first time poster here. My husband and I have a two bedroom condo in Playa del Rey which has seen significant appreciation in the past few years. We're trying to decide whe...