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Rented out a condo 3 months ago. Tenant turns out to be a chronic liar/rule breaker. Second month's rent was late (eventually paid with late fee only AFTER I served a notice). A pet dog was found while I was there to ...
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When borrowing a smaller amount from family, say 25k, for a downpayment, is it at all common to do a 30-year ammortizing loan? If so, what rate? Is 7.5% 30 year ammortizing reasonable? I want it to be attractive to th...
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Greetings BP Fam,Just posting here to say thank you to BP and all of the members that have helped me along the way. From podcasts to the forums to blogs/vlogs to private messages from members. The community is great. ...
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Everyone loves to talk about the markets that seeing crazy appreciation - the Boise's and Spokane's of the world - but what about the markets that are lagging the rest?
The data below highlights 15 large markets wit...
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Thinking of purchasing duplex(es) in terrific Dallas area. Looking for appreciation, have long term outlook. These units are new with 1 year builder's warranty. $240K per duplex. Annual gross scheduled rent is $28...
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Economic Update
(Monday, August 17, 2020)
The pandemic has reinforced and exacerbated many of the inequities in our soci...
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With properties prices going up like this, when do you think rents will catch up? Do you think we are in an economic environment to have a raise in rents?as a background I have some properties in Houston, Texas. Ove...
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Economic Update (Monday, October 12, 2020)
Make no mistake: no one has enjoyed this Pandemic and...
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Tenant was extremely unhappy last month, which was my fIrst month as owner, when I imformed then that their lease says there rent is $570 as opposed to the $520 they’ve been paying for 8 years. I called today (The 4th...
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The idea of owning office space right now is probably scary to many. I am wondering if there might be potential in smaller, more flexible office space, and I'd like to hear your thoughts. You know, the whole, "... be ...