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Networking in real estate is often the key to success. Most investors, despite what asset class they invest in or business model they ...
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So I currently have 65 long term units that I own and I recently purchased my first property that I'll be going the STR route with.Basically, I just bought a large (4300 square feet) cabin on Lake Superior that is ess...
Hey,For those of you who operate Airbnb's and other short term rentals or vacation rentals what advice do you wish you would have had earlier when you first got started?I think a few good ones are structuring your bus...
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I just bought my first duplex and I am going to live in the upper unit to house hack. Need to get a few things fixed before I rent it out. Most serious is really slow running drains in the upper unit. If I run the wat...
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Hello All, I'm looking to invest in multifamily property in FL. I have a few multifamilies in MA but want to try the FL market, any suggestions? where to focus? what price point/cap rate to expect? I greatly appreciat...
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I have notice that many (majority) banks don’t like to lend on a property less than 75k. If that’s the case what happens to those that try to purchase properties that are less than 75k? For example in markets like: De...
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Hello. For STR's, is it necessary to get brand name hand soap, shampoos, and toilet paper? Or can I get the Costco brand items??
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Hello BP Community, I've read enough great opinions on REI strategies here in the Texas forum to fill the Library of Congress. Y'all are truly the best.This is a "Put Yourself in my Shoes" post... Imagine you're new t...
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Id love some input on what you guys think I should do to this bathroom. Its a buy and hold rental. This is 1 unit of a duplex. The other tenant is paying $700/month so I can probably get the same amount in r...
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Hello financially intelligent peopleHow do you not let your expenses grow with your income? This question has been on my mind lately due to significant changes in my financial situation (for the better, luckily).Let m...