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I'm a first time homebuyer looking to buy a fixer upper that needs substantial upgrades but does qualify for a conventional mortgage. My main question right now is how to finance those renovations in a way that allows...
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Hi all,
Forgive me but this is a rant. I'm a newbie RE Investor; I just closed on my first rental property (2 bed, 1 bath SFH) on 9/26. I was very fortunate to get a renter lined up before closing, and she moved in...
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People seem to expect their water heaters to last 10-15 years. Are you guys just letting it corrode as soon as the first anode rod is eaten up? How do you go through water heaters so fast?
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There’s an old saying that says laugh and the world will laugh with you. Fart and stand alone. After 20+ years of buying, selling properties and having several tenants from Hades, I wanted to share a couple of thought...
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While doing back of the napkin due diligence what is a standout factor that will immediately turn you away from analyzing the deal any further?
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I am a landlord of a single family house in New Jersey. For the last two months, I've been battling some drain flies in this property. I called several pest control companies and they basically told me upfront that th...
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Hey BP!
I’ve googled this and asked around but I’ve found the forums here on BP are always a good source of advice with a lot of diverse perspectives.
TLDR: How do I determine if the potential unpermitted garage c...
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Hi All, Hope everyone is having a great holiday season and are making deals and money wherever you are. I have a few interest areas for the Syracuse market, which would be the first stab at long distance real estate i...