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I'm considering a property that is built with painted cinderblock. It was built in the 50-ies and there is little insulation (I doubt the blocks are filled with foam, etc). Some of the interior is drywalled but...
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Reposted (with some edits) from a different thread...(I asked a Mod :) )My main driver in pursuing real estate is building up a portfolio to support passive income down the road, with an eye to appreciation as I need ...
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My GC just notified me that the Baltimore City electrical inspector wants him to install (a) hard wire smoke detectors, (b) GFIs, and (c) replace electrical wiring in the entire two-unit building. The building is old,...
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Hello all, I am newer to the BP community and recently just kicked off my journey as a real estate agent in SW Montana. I have always been interested in real estate investing and want to get into my first deal and get...
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Hey now!I've put together an idea for a real estate business idea and have come up with a company name, a logo and a possible slogan. I'm looking for feedback on it's design, colors, what you think when you first see ...
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Has anyone built multifamily as a first investment? If so would they start that way again and how would an investor be compensated on property intended for cash flow
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So this property I’m looking at has gas heating for the apartments. There are literally gas space heaters mounted to the walls that require you to light them much like you would a stove. Gas lines run up through the c...
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I'm a newbie at real estate investing and am about to purchase an up and down duplex that currently has one HVAC system in place (but does have two electric meters already). Currently, the owner pays all utilities.Cle...
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I just bought my first STR and hopefully closing in February. The home is in a great location in Big Bear Lake, CA close to the Village and Ski Slopes.I have an array of emotions being scared of failung and excited al...
My dad made a significant amount of money buying and developing gas stations in the 90's. he's held all of them since, collecting rent checks each month, all are on a NNN lease.He's wanting to buy more now and I perso...