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Hi all, first time to post to the forums. I've been quietly studying and lurking for almost 6 months while stock-piling cash from the busy sales season for my industry(OND!). I've now got some time to breath for a c...
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so I bought my first rental property, I rehabbed it and put it on the market about 2 weeks ago. I have been flooded with interest in the property. So here are my questions:
How do you all host showings? Set...
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I used to waste so much time answering phonecalls and scheduling and reminding prospective tenants of their appointments, etc, etc- and kept thinking there has got to be better way!
This is what I'm current...
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Hello BP! I'm new to the Greater Chicago area and am in process of buying my first Duplex to house-hack. However, here are the pros/cons. Could use the expertise of this group to help me through this first househack p...
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Investing in real estate out of state can be a profitable venture, but it requires careful planning and execution to minimize risks and maximize returns. Here’s a 10-step process to get started with out-of-state real ...
Hi, my name is Jared a brand new investor , and just wanted to say hello to everyone. I'm in the suburb of Schaumburg Illinois, outside of Chicago. As of now I'm in the reading / planning phase , and trying to get sta...
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Created a suite in my primary and just received my first ever rent payment. One day late, but paid. I had a daily fee listed for late rent, but no late clause for a security deposit. She said she should be able to pay...
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Investment Info:
Mobile home fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $500,000
Cash invested: $70,000
Sale price: $725,000
Creative financing purchase, fix/flip with retail sale.
Sub to
Owner...
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I just listed our first house for rent and I had a potential tenant contact me to ask if we take section 8 housing. My first thought is no, however I don't want to discriminate against anyone. We live in Michigan - I'...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Friends!I'm a having a newbie dilemma and need some perspectiveI want to house hack a 3-4 unit in North Jersey but its so hard to find a property within my budget (P.I.T.I max payment of $2350), i...