Hi everyone,
This is only my second post and my first asking for advice on a deal so please forgive me if it is too lengthy or if I have omitted important details. My wife and I are committed to growing our portfoli...
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Hello all, I am new to real estate investing and have been educating myself for the past year or so and decided to finally pull the trigger. After looking for a bit, I found a Duplex that will cashflow pretty well. I ...
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Does anyone have a good book or reference they use on how to handle a renovation? Would you recommend multiple contractors for different jobs? What are the correct order of operations? Do's/don'ts? Any books or other ...
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Hey BPer's
I am just getting going with rentals and I am curious what everyone does to "tenant proof" their rentals?
I am in a blue collar, decent neighborhood (B class) if that helps.
Thanks in advance
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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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I am a renter and my rent has always been on time and I try to take the best care of my apartment as I can. Now I have a problem and I am afraid to tell the manager about it. I really need your advice on how I shoul...
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One of my tenants recently told me that a dark spot appeared to be growing each day during the rain, until they woke up with water leaking onto their bed..
As I was contemplating how many days it had been get...
I'm about to turn over a two bedroom apartment ( in a 5 unit ). We are having the carpet replaced. The kitchen flooring, one-sheet vinyl is in good shape and so is the bathroom...sort of :-) A previous tenant ( before...
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Hey Everyone!I have been posting a bit too much but I need some help! I just bought a duplex with an unfinished basement and am thinking about adding a unit in the basement (if zoning permits me to). I cant imagine it...
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Hi all, I just discovered this site when researching how to handle my current situation, looks like a great resource! I'll post in the new member forum, but in the mean time, I am looking for some advice about our...