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Hello, I am a newbie at real estate investing... I bought a 2 flat in Chicago in an up and coming neighborhood (Logan/Avondale area) about 10 yrs ago. Newbie because I bought it as a primary home at first, but now wan...
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I have a tenant who was 3 and half Months behind on paying rent. We had to wait a few more weeks for a court date, had to wait another business wk to get a writ, had to wait another 2 wks to get a call from the Sherif...
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A month ago in October, my quadplex in Atlanta, GA experienced some water flooding issues during tenant move out with significant damage to two units and minor damage to the third unit.The property manager was unable ...
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I got a phone call today from the park manager. She told me that a lady just signed her mobile home back to the park. She offered it to me for free with free lot rent until I sell it if I fix it up.
Turns out the h...
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Being new to real estate investment I am looking for feedback on what fees should I expect to pay for a buy and hold investment property and what fees are negotiable?
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I am on contract with my first property and just got the inspection report back. This will be my first investment property and I am not sure how to handle all of the suggestions from the inspector. Want to hear from y...
I am selling a house and have 11 offers. The house was listed for $170k. Leading two offers are below. What would you choose or counter?$180k-FHA loan 3.5% down no request for warranty or closing costs. Buyers agent o...
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I came across and REO that looks like a good prospect to wholesale but it has 2 room additions that were built without permits. I spoke to the city engineering department and they said they would need to have plans su...
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As a rookie investor I'm a little nervous about getting taken to the cleaners by a contractor that is dishonest. Any tips y'all have learned to avoid paying up front to a contractor?
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Hey guys I do a lot of large purchases at the big box stores- home depot lowes etc.
I was wondering if there were good rewards programs for them. I know you can go to the pro-desk at home depot when you make ...