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Prospective homeowners, consider property taxes when budgeting for your home. They can vary widely and significantly impact the overall cost of homeownership. When calculating what you can afford, factor in these taxe...
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Hello BP family! My husband & I are looking to invest in a SFH in either West NC or East Tennessee, our goal is to buy near the Smokey mountains and run a STR until we move into it years from now. Would love any i...
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What do you think is the best way to replace this patio? It's in pretty bad shape, cracked in half sinking in opposite directions.
Just looking for the most cost effective.
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I've been using an A.I platform but the cost is $250/month. Can anyone recommend me a new one that's cheaper?
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Hello, there! This is my first post, so forgive my potentially poor BP etiquette. ;)I own 2 studio apartment Airbnb units just south of Seattle (in Des Moines, WA, to be specific), and I'm trying to figure out how to ...
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So My current monthly payment is $870 @ 3.75%. I owe $70k on my mortgage and a balloon payment of $30k. If I refi or do a HELOC I'm told the $30k would have to be paid off first so should I do a HELOC or cash out refi...
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Recently bought a duplex in Cincinnati and the house has one furnace that covers both units. I want to separate the utilities so they're paid by the tenants each month, I've gotten quotes to separate the existing furn...
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I'm renting right now (1400/mo) and I want to transition into buying my first property. However, to buy/live in a home in a safe nabe may run me about 150K or more. I rather invest in less expensive homes as a newbi...
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Hi,
What's the average cost per sq ft for new carpet and install on a lower end flip. Home as an ARV of 115k located in Stockbridge, GA. What carpet are you all using (style, color, grade) and where's the best place ...
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Contractors will suggest the most expensive makeovers. How do you know which are necessary and which aren't? How do you know if you can get a cheaper window frame or cheaper floors, or if the money you spend on the wi...