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I own and manage 6 units with $100K in gross rents, all cash-flowing in the Bay Area, while working an "officially" full-time job. Bought the last directly through listing agent, and in contract on 2 duplexes right...
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Hi there vesties,
Im new to the bigger pockets world and I’m definitely excited to be here, I’ve been reading about re for some months now and I’m very interested in learning more and more about it! I’ve been lookin...
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Hi all, I have had some experience in small real estate investing but a friend of mine has approached me to start investing in short-term rentals. I am aware of the main differences and landscape but was just curious ...
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I have tenants asking me to subsidize their electricity bill bc it more than doubled in the month of May-June.....this is the story. Please provide input.About two weeks ago their AC unit broke. I immediately had a ...
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I am a first-time landlord and homeowner, and have recently purchased a fully tenanted duplex in Western Massachusetts, intending to owner-occupy one unit for the first year. The security deposits were transferred to...
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Hello Friends,
I think I'm going mad. Right as soon as I cast off my habitual analysis paralysis, I've turned around to see it's bit me right square on my sitter. You see, I've recently found that proverbial needle i...
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What are people's thoughts of allowing tenants to have pets in their rentals? Also, I live in a city where it's more common to see someone with a pit bull than not; what are your thoughts of "aggressive" breeds?
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Chrysler shuts down for a month but workers still draw full pay and benefits. The UAW contracts call for workers to get paid whether they work or not. Is it any wonder that US auto...
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Hi! I'm Lauren from Seattle, and I want to own student rentals. I'm absolutely new to real estate investing, but I stumbled on BP and here I am!I went to school in Tacoma and ever since I haven't been able to put asid...