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Hello! My husband and I are looking to purchase our first investment property. We are not from IL but I am currently stationed here with the military. I wanted to know where good areas are to invest with a steady cash...
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With the current COVID-19 state of things, I have been running my numbers with low-ball offers (trying 80/20 ARV). When the time comes to submit the offer to a real estate agent, they have strongly discouraged the off...
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I need help being persuaded to invest in real estate. I've managed my personal assets for quite some time, investing in stocks and bonds mostly, with the occasional foray into other asset...
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My sister asked me to review her lease. She lives in Boston and this is an older 5-unit with hardwood floors. There is a note that requires her to cover approximately 80% of the hardwood floors. I understand the desir...
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Hi! I've recently started marketing for leads to increase my rental property portfolio....and I have my first lead in west philly on a 2 story 3/1 that according to the seller "needs a full rehab".....I put my general...
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I have been watching several of Mark Kohler's videos on Youtube regarding tax strategies and planning, and came across something that made me scratch my head. In his diagrams, he considered all rental properties as p...
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Hello,
I am looking to split the water expense and wanted to know who I can reach out to that can help out with the process. Would it be a plumber? Has anyone gone through this experience before that can share what n...
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Hi guys,Just wanted to share a small success story on challenging an appraiser, mainly because before I just (successfully) did it this week, I honestly wasn't sure if it was a thing you were "Allowed" to do, much les...
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Hi BP Family,
I believe in being open and honest with sellers about my assignment fee.
I have not done my 1st deal as yet. I plan on telling sellers that if the final sales price (to the investor or retail buyer) is ...
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Hello all,
I'm wondering if someone here have ever used HomeUnion service to invest in real estate. It seems to be too good. Any comments? Thanks