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This might be an interesting topic born from another thread.
When is buying or operating in real estate a speculative venture and when are you investing? How do you define speculating and investing, what's the differ...
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So I’m currently in the market to purchase my first rental property, and I’ve been brainstorming for good ideas and I remember Dave Ramsey saying that he buys all his properties with cash which allows him to offer way...
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Hello all, firstly wanted to thank you for this great resource. I have been lurking here for a few years, and there is such a wealth of knowledge on this site! I am renting out a place in Columbus, Ohio. I have re...
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Hey BP community! I just closed on my first property and I am in the process of getting things set up for property management. I met with a couple of different companies, and feel like I know who I am going to go with...
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I am in Illinois. I will allow a single dog of certain breeds and age in most of my rentals. there is an additional $50 a month charge and an additional 600 pet deposit. I have a potential tenant that is interest...
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This is a follow-up to my recent post about IRA audit myths. In this long sequel, I will discuss hiring audit and "IRS audit insurance."
1. DIY IRS audits.
Can you defend yourself against an IRS audit without hired ...
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I am contemplating this deal. It is bank owned rehab in Hartford CT Connecticut Asylum Hills.https://www.trulia.com/property/1045642098-314-Sar...On paper it is awesome 80K for 6 units. After rehab, you can charge 100...
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Hey guys, I am a senior in college and would like to start buying properties for renting and to get my foot in the door as a local real estate investor in my area. I have read many real estate books, visited my local ...
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Planning to get started with my first BRRR, so got in touch with two different companies who can bring you off-market deals:1. New Western2. NetWorth RealtyI feel both of them are little pushy for you to make an offer...
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I have a tenant whose lease just expired on 12/1. They moved about mid-December across the country. They have left a number of things that they say they will return to pick up, but the date is ambiguous and they are...