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Strategies for Self-Managing STR's
I'd like to compile a resource of strategies on self-managing STR's to maximize profits. I'm doing a lot of research currently but it's all over the place and as expected, very regional. So more than looking for any s...
Kim Herrick
Inherited tenants in new duplex
This is such a rookie question but I have to ask it anyway. I am going to close on a duplex and I just found out the tenants are a month and a half behind in their rent. It is an estate sale so I am not sure if they...
Daniela R.
Pros and cons of buying single family home with "gas" heating?
This is only my second post in bigger pockets. I am a first time home buyer, and the first one to buy a house in my family. I am free of debt and after lot of hard work saved up for a downpayment. But I am still learn...
Justin Jones
Move to Oahu or stay in Pensacola?
I'm in the Navy and my wife and I are nearing the end of my contract here in Pensacola. I have the option to stay here for another 4 years or move to Oahu for 4 years. I'm looking for investing advice but also for som...
Mark Gliebe
Cap Rate on Multi-Family Property
What is a good cap rate on a 20 unit apartment complex close to 2 universities in a highly desirable and rentable area in Nashville, TN? Is 6% low, 8% average and 10% high? Forgive my ignorance but what is that base...
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Things you should know before you buy real estate in Texas?
I just want to see what I can learn from people that are investing here in Texas.I would like everyone to just leave one thing about investing in Texas.I'll start:Don't depend on the oil business to keep your rentals ...
Nicole Heasley Beitenman
Closing some of my credit cards makes sense to me. Am I correct?
Hi BP! I was talking to a friend of mine about credit. He says that each person is worth a certain amount of credit based on their income. Here was his example: Say you make $70k per year. You are then worth $200 in c...
Amy Thatcher
Eviction at Christmas: Scrooge or Good Business?
I recently (late Sept. 2018) purchased a duplex in FL. The property was fairly run down, i.e. overgrown yard, the occupied unit has window coverings consisting of aluminum foil and/or bed sheets/blankets, additionally...
Todd Dexheimer
Closed over 100 units in the past 9 months
Since 2008 I have bought around 200 units - mostly 1-4 unit buildings. Since I started I wanted to buy apartment buildings, but I finally broke the ice with out of state apartment purchases. I have now purchased 108 u...
Yu L.
9% cash flow pot house, want your opinion
I have a deal which I structured owner financing in it, my plan is hold on to it and will either sell it at the end of the loan period or just keep it.
It is a SFR, ARV is ~ $450k, I am buying it at $461k. T...