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My properties are short-term vacation rentals. To get a property ready for guests, I spend a significant amount of money (10-15k) in linens, mattresses, small appliances, rugs, decor, soap, coffee, etc. Also minor rep...
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Hello, I am new to this and want to get into real-estate. I am a vet and I looked up and seen I can use my va home loan towards a multi family home as long as I'm living in one of them. My question is has anyone ever ...
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The discussion to be commuted to real estate investing has been an easy one but the hard part is choosing where to focus the investing efforts. One duplex fully rented already in the bag and thinking about where to go...
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Hello all! Currently doing my first rehab on a property in San Antonio, TX that will end up being a rental. I'm looking for cabinets that don't look cheap and that will last me as long as possible, with out being so e...
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Good Morning, everyone. I have come to understand, that in this business, it's important to make moves based on data and numbers, however, with this post, I am seeking a bit of an educated opinion, I suppose.
As a ...
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Hey Flippers!
With each flip we do we seem to learn new tricks to save money(and increase profits). I’m just wondering if anyone would be interested in “trading secrets” 😂 here are a couple of mine:
1. Check Be...
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I had entered into a contract 7.5 years ago for a lease purchase. The contract is very informal. It is now time for the owner to transfer the property into my name. I have assigned the contract to a company to continu...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $78,000
Cash invested: $59,000
Sale price: $137,793
4/2/1 SFR had sat vacant for 10 plus years since the previo...
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Hello BP, We're looking at a few out of state markets to invest in. Our issue is we may have our steps in the wrong order, we already have funding. We already know the states we're looking in. We we fibd a potentia...
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In "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" by Gary Keller, he mentions using an IRA to invest in real estate to avoid the taxes. Is anyone doing this? How does it work? When I leave my W2 job, can I transfer my 401k...