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What Value do we Add?I pose this question, because, with real estate being one of the few wealth building vehicles, I find myself asking, "Am I the only one that benefits from it?" For in every business, all of the s...
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Hi BP Community,I recently heard about professional mortgages that offer low down payments, no PMI, higher LTV ratios, etc. for those of us with professional designations. A quick google search landed me on BBVA Comp...
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I just spoke to a person claiming to be a wholesaler about a property that he's offering. He wanted a $1000 deposit to view the property. Half was non-refundable. He said this was to avoid bothering tenants with peopl...
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Me and I'm certain there are others, would like to hear about your very 1st deal. What was it, steps you took to make it happen, were you solo with no partner or mentor or if you had a mentor, who was it? and how muc...
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Two separate properties for a total of 40 units, all 2br/1ba.
In a C-/D location of big city in the south. Average rent of all 40 units is $450/mo with $450 deposit. Tenants pay all utilities except water. (what ave...
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I did post this question before through the app but didn't get a chance to tag Jacksonville, so I'd like to post it here now hoping to get different opinions on this. I'm looking at properties to invest in Jacksonvill...
I have not run across anyone talking about building or having a reserve fund for a property. What is The recommendation to accrue and pay for a unexpected capital upgrades, i.e. furnace, roof, sewer, parking lot, wind...
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I recently discovered mold in one of the rooms in my house had come back, and it's worse than before. I have been doing more research into DIY mold removal, and most people advise using a bleach and water solution. I ...
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Hi,My partner and I are looking to purchase a short term rental in Maine. We haven't zeroed in on a specific city/town yet but we're focusing our search on areas within 2 hours drive of Acadia National Park. We'd like...
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Hi Team,My wife and I just closed on a vacant duplex in Oakland. We're thrilled as we've been saving for 4 years! It was recently renovated by the long time owners and move-in ready. We've never been landlords before,...