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I saw an excellent piece of advice in our Official BiggerPockets Facebook Group today. "I created an operating procedures manual. Details all vendors, bills, banking setup, tenant details, current outstanding projects...
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Hi all,
Can anyone tell me which areas in Chicago are the high crime neighborhoods to avoid?
Thanks!
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I recently advertised a home I have for rent in Clearwater, a great 2/2 with updated kitchen and baths, a really nice property. Just lie the last several times I've lists I had a lot of demand to see it. So I thought,...
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Hi, I contacted a homeowner on Zillow who was trying to rent out their house. I asked if they'd be willing to sell the house and if so, accept seller financing.Surprisingly, I got a call back from the homeowner. He s...
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Current Situation - Trying to tax plan for 2020 tax year- househacking with SO and 3 other roommates, and planning to claim active participation and claim a deductible passive loss- Deductible expenses are based off f...
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I have come across an opportunity to purchase a small self storage facility that on the surface looks to be a good deal. The problem I am running into is the owners are close to 70 (ready to retire, this is why it is ...
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I closed on my first investment property on the 6th this month. a couple of days later I listed it for rent. Since then Ive had dozens of calls but only 2 people have shown up for a tour of the property and 4 people h...
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Wow, I'm dealing with Auction.com on one of their real estate wonders and I just have to shake my head. They want me to sign a contract without a legal description! The representative claims most of their deals don...
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I'm getting into more of a niche for abandoned properties and distressed properties. I just found an abandoned property that caught on fire a year ago and has been abandoned ever since according to the neighbor. I'm n...