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What has surprised you the most that you have ended up not liking to do as as a property manager?
When I first started out in real estate I didn't anticipate painting being that big of a deal. After all, it's pret...
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Hello BP nation - I've got a development project in SF that I'd like to share some details on. I'd like to just get this project out of my own head for a bit and try to solicit some different opinions on exit strategy...
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Hi everyone!I'm in the process of trying to select flooring for my live in flip. My husband and I will be living in this house for 3 years minimum so I don't want to go cheap with flooring but don't wanna go too expen...
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Curious what the best practice is here.Simple question - when should I be getting GC bids; while in contract or after closing?If during contract, then we'll have to build that timeframe into our offer. Thanks!
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Short version: I'm a teacher, just moved from CA to NC. Experiencing sticker shock at my salary decrease. Hoping to use real estate investing to set our family up for the future (short-term and long-term).We have ~$...
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Do you own a unique property, property type, or have a fantasy property or project you would like to own? I know there are so many different niches that others are in, and ideas others have, sometimes it's fun to see ...
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Hi everyone, My background is owning a small fine woodworking business and doing contract based creative direction for a niche corporate brand development firm. A few years ago I was unhappy with how much I was workin...
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Hi everyone, I am around the Tulsa nw Arkansas area. I work full-time. I have one in the rental property that used to be my primary residence. That property is in the process of being sold, The cash flow is under $100...
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I'm writing to see if anyone has any experience with short term rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri? Most of what I'm looking at is in Osage Beach, Camdenton, Roach, etc. I'm considering buying a lake house fo...
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Hello everyone I'm ready to start investing in some properties in my area but I'm having trouble finding units in the 2% rule that aren't in the ghetto. I plan on living in one of the units doing a FHA. Does anyone ha...