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Hello, Phillip Lumpkin here. This is my first post on BP! I'm looking to diversify my personal investment portfolio through Real Estate, particularly in the Midwest (Michigan, Ohio, & Illinois). I currently reside...
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Inflation in the US is so bad right now that…
- My friend received a pre-declined credit card in the mail.
- CEO's are now playing miniature golf.
- Exxon-Mobil laid off 25 Congressmen.
- McDonald's is selling ...
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Howdy All,I have a couple single families and a couple multi-families in my portfolio currently so this is not my first rodeo. However, a very interesting opportunity came up with a property for sale and I want some a...
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i am getting a bit burned out and i am trying to decide on selling another building ( just sold a 4 unit in winooski ) or hiring a good maintenance man or property manager . can anyone recommend a reasonable property ...
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That’s right. I’ve heard it all now. We have a person wanting to rent our property with not one but two emotional support pigs! One weighs over 100 pounds. Anyone have prior experience on what kind of damage these ani...
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I go over to one of my properties to pick up the rent . ( Guy is a model tenant always pays on time . I look in the back yard and there are 2 pygmy goats in a 20 by 20 pen . I look at him and say Goats? Really ? He c...
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I have been trying to learn as much as possible about the topic of support animals, ESA, or otherwise and looking at how different groups are approaching this. We need better policies and understanding of the law, or...
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Hello BP,
I am looking at my first deal SFH in nice neighborhood that just needs miniature paint and flooring redone. I am looking to buy hold some years , then see if I want to sell after 3-7 years.
. Two part qu...
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Hello everyone,I currently own a rental property that is a SFH and the lease expires at the end of April this year. I am very passionate about being a landlord and want to pursue more rental properties as soon as poss...
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This topic came up in another post. I thought it would be informative to hear from others on the matter.
What is the longest you have owned a rental? And where? You could also add any info like age, issue...