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Hey BP!As my first post I'm looking to connect with real estate professionals/investors in Lakeland, Florida. Initially I wanted to enter the Tampa market, but knowing that I want to implement BRRRR it doesn't seem li...
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My tenants (12 guys- a Sober Living home) told me rats were in the garage...where they keep 5 fridges. On inspection, I saw there was a lot of food dribbles and spills from the fridges and the outer door was left open...
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I read somewhere professionals with aol email address should not be hired. I could be totally wrong but like to see what’s others think.Thanks
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It really doesn't seem like a big deal but I have never used one of these systems myself and don't know if there may be future problems with leaking or water pressure/flow issues. It appears to be an easy installation...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $138,000
Cash invested: $25,000
Sale price: $226,000
Contributors:
Joshua Hively
Solid house in...
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Hey everyone, I'm Dan, 35 here, I'll be able to make my first purchase in summer '26. I work in Potomac, MD, and would like to buy a condo or apt that I can easily commute and live in, and then eventually rent out, a...
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Is it normal to pay anything upfront besides a down payment on Private Money Lender financing deal
Does this look legitimate to you guys https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WXAqllCuZVMjkv6HjqLmv-gw3bmwPqr2/view?usp=driv...
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So, I keep hearing about it being great to be classified as a "real estate Professional" for tax purposes. It seems the only benifit is to be able to deduct passive rental losses from ordinary income.. Since I have no...
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Hi BP community, my name is Peter Milic, this is actually my first ever activity on the site, even though I've been listening to the podcast for a while now.
I'm currently using Orkin pest control, I've had ants in my...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $424,500
Cash invested: $20,640
I purchased a small detached duplex that I plan on moving into one and keep ...