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I understand traditional rentals require vacancy, maintenance, CapEx, property management, taxes, and insurance. Other than utilities, what other expenses should I be aware of before I buy my first STR. Thank you in a...
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I spend quite a bit of time on Ebay and on occasion I find myself lost in the real estate section and come across stuff like this....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEAUTIFUL-3-BR-2-BATH-CONDO-IN-ORLANDO-FLORIDA-CURRENTLY-RE...
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I'm still looking at this MHP that has 25 pads and 25 septic systems. Water wells x 2 are the water supply. Everything else makes sense, but clearly, I don't want to be wrong. I like paying experts for their brains...
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Background:I work a day job as a software engineer. I started investing in real estate in 2016 and currently have 2 3-family houses, a bar/rooming house, and my personal residence with a small motel and cabins on site...
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I have preparing for a couple new projects, and have to use a new contractor due to capacity issues with the one I typically use. Has anyone had any success in cutting the contractor in on a percentage of the deal, or...
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About Puerto Vallarta
Tucked away in the middle of the Bay of Banderas you will find a gorgeous tourist town rapidly becoming one of the most popular holiday spots in the world. Puerto Vallarta is reported to be the ...
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Hi all,I have a 4 bedroom STR in Indio, CA. I listed it on Airbnb and VRBO about a month ago from today. So far I've gotten one booking that has already happened and two future bookings. Other than that: crickets. I h...
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Hi guys,
I just want to know what insurance I need to carry, if any, when I'm the investor(middle man) in a Sandwich lease option and which insurance the Seller and Buyers need to carry as well? thanks!
Oscar Macal
Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, There is finally a legal site to review customers and contractors/subs/GC's alike. www.protectyourbid.com LLC This site will allow you to review the customers based on the addr...
Dear BP community, I am planning on buying my first investment property and want your guidance on Forney, TX. I am looking at a 200k investment with 25% down.
1. Will I see any cashflows if I invest in Forney?
2. ...