I've been a BP member for over 4 months now. I have become interested in REI but today I have a more of personal situation rather than a business.So here is a quick timeline of events.- Early 2017 My family and I deci...
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I currently own and live in one side of a duplex I picked up just over a year ago. I am anxious to purchase another. I am strongly considering cashing out my 401K in order to be able to afford the 20% down payment tha...
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I THOUGHT I had a good idea, but now reading about SEC I am not sure. I am working hard right now on my business plan and investment proposal because my plan is to ask for loans from some people I know who have mo...
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One mistake I think many new landlords, myself included, make when starting out is that they don't think about WHO they want to rent to and WHAT unique value / amenity they have to offer those rente...
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Folks...
So what do you do when they request highest and best to stay in the game on a house?
What are your strategies?
You increase a little (couple grand or 5k or 1k or substantial increase)
Or you don't incre...
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Do you provide new shower curtains for your rentals During the make ready for a new tenant?
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I recently purchased 5 duplexes in Tampa, FL. All leases state clearly tenants pay all their own utilities. (these leases where in place when we purchased) Seller confirmed tenants pay all their own utilities. All sep...
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I have a ton of clients that come to me looking to purchase investment properties in the Myrtle Beach area. A lot of them don't understand the rental industry in the Myrtle Beach area. Because of this, I felt it neces...