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A recent article that I wrote on the BP blog received some criticism because I suggest that a 401(k) is one of the best ways to increase your net worth.This strategy was criticized by a couple of readers and I thought...
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I brought in new tenants to my townhome in the Chicago burbs three month ago, before moving to Atlanta.
Long story short, in July, I had an unusual storm in Chicago that put 6 feet of water in my basement. I have sp...
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Hi all
Started landlording in 2018 and I have grown to 3 properties since then. I have never evicted anyone, or even terminated a lease, despite a few situations that warranted it.
As you may predict, that is my ...
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When I find a promising multi-unit rental property, I usually assume that 50% of the gross rents is what I'll have after operating expenses to pay my mortgage. The listing sheets have a breakdown of the operating expe...
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I'm only a couple weeks into researching real estate. Well, I actually own a home and rent it, but that is besides the point. I'm just trying recover an unwise past investment. Hopefully my current refinancing goes th...
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Was wondering if I could get some help on dealing with my Property Manager. I have been under contract with my property manager for almost 1 year and have decided that it's not worth the money to continue doing busin...
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So I have shown this apartment more than 12 times and still don't have a renter.
One family said they wanted it but didn't make their appointment to give me a security deposit so I called them and they said t...
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Yet another chance to be featured in the next issue of BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine... Multifamily investors, it's your time to shine!
In 50 words or less, let us know: What has contributed most to the growth betwee...
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I'm having a difficult time getting 1st lienholder to provide details (payoff) to us as we are 2nd lienholder. They don't know but we're about to foreclose. I know we are entitled to info but what should I provide &a...
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BL: Purchased HUD property Dec 2013 for $32k, rehab costs and expenses were$34k. thats 66k cash of my own money in the deal. The good thing is that I dont have any holding costs other than utilities and property taxes...