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Been looking into the Columbia market and it seems attractive. But I have read conflicting reports about its future prospects. I’ve seen reports highlighting its population growth potential: http://www.thestate.com/ne...
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Hey everyone,
I just had my first tenant ever and he quit paying after two months. I work with a bunch of busy attorneys and I got enough advice on how to properly evict him. Now he is gone but still hasn’t paid. So ...
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You did it! The rehab is done, the rental listing is up and now you are waiting for your first tenant. The last few weeks (maybe months) have been stressful and at times exhausting. Go ahead, exhale. It is time to res...
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Hello Houston Real Estate Investors!I've been looking on meetup.com and haven't found live meetups in Houston where local investors can network and talk to each other. The only meetups I've seen have been the online o...
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Hi BiggerPockets Team! My name is Mike Kodish and I am currently living in San Diego by way of Boston, MA. I have one rental property in Boston (that used to be my primary residence) but otherwise am new to the game...
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Hello All, Merry Christmas to everyone. I am just starting out as an investor. Based on my memory from college days, my mentor was of amazing value. with such big endeavors, I believe a mentor is of the essence. I am ...
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https://people.com/los-angeles-gym-owner-fights-to-keep-kobe...
The tenant painted a mural of Kobe and his daughter, then years later the owner wants it removed. The tenant is fighting.
I'm certain most everyone...
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My business partner and I are new investors. We have one LTR under contract and are currently managing it ourselves, and have placed a good offer on a second property recently.We are attending our very first real esta...
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What is the outlook for short term rentals in Long Beach NY? Is there any regulations/zoning that forbid it and what % occupancy would one expect?
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For everyone who has ever had or given an evaluation - just remember, it could have been worse. These are actual quotes taken from Federal Government employee performance evaluations.
1. "Since my last report, th...