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The lack or inattentiveness of safety in short-term rentals is appalling!! Over the weekend 3 people died at a STR in Outer Banks due to a house fire, and it seems like every couple of months we hear of more people dy...
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Hey there BP!I'm posting this thread, which, full disclosure, will be long, and might not be for everyone, in order to document a project I am doing here in sunny Arizona. It is on a commercial building, 8 units, and...
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I contracted to purchase an REO in December of 2010, skipping all the long and boring details, I finally just received word that the deal is accepted and I am now in escrow. I will not post any of the real numbers her...
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I have two duplexes that need the windows replaced. Me and my Dad are planning on doing the work ourselves since we know how to do it and we can save a substantial amount of money. The problem is getting a permit from...
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Hello BP and fellow vets,So I have been trying to get a grasp of the SoCal real estate market and the best ways to invest. I was hoping I can ask my betters on this forum on how they have found success in RE. I want t...
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how are people able to buy so many houses so quickly? My boyfriend is buying a house (duplex) and I am also buying a duplex( we will be living in mine). Are are you able to save for federal tax on rental income, money...
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Just looking to connect with any Naval Academy, West Point, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy and Merchant Marine Academy grads out there on Bigger Pockets! Would love to hear about your background and your REI ...
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Hi, all! Appreciate the amazing insight and support you all provideI'm looking to build a Section 8 portfolio and looking for some guidance from those who have done it.Some details:My personal mission is to take care ...
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My REI lawyer on BP said this might work, I wanted to get some feedback.My daughter will be attending a University in a different state next fallWe buy a small house for her this year, and put the title in her name in...
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It's been a topic mentioned extensively on the forums, podcast, blog, and in our webinars. EVERYONE seems to want to quit their job with real estate. We know it's possible, we've seen it done. What we don't have is ...