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I know this is a very amateur question, but I don't understand how exactly equity is actually used in (or helps in) obtaining more properties.
For example, investors typically buy at 70% of market value, less repairs...
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Hi, BP family. Quick question..We found a property being sold as is for 25k. However there’s a mold issue (not severe). Work needed is 8k.ARV is 63k. I believe I can leverage the fact that there’s mold to lower the as...
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Disclaimer: I think the Corona Virus thing is a bunch of fake news. It's no more deadly than the common cold.That said, with all of the media hoopla about it, are you seeing any impact on your STR reservations? We ...
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Hi everyone,
I'm new here, thanks for letting me join the discussions.
My question is regarding how I can politely ask one of our tenants to clear possessions from certain areas of their unit. We just had to run a ...
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18,000+ people have signed this petition: https://www.change.org/p/airbnb-airbnb-breach-of-contract-class-action-lawsuit-violate-cancellation-policies
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Hello, my wife and I are beginner RE investor, we just bought our first duplex in Sacramento this year (with existing tenants). We are planning to buy another duplex this year, and maybe more properties in the years t...
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I'm looking for SFH in south Houston area. I'm targeting areas within 45mins drive in rush hour to Texas Medical Center. Mid to good schools (particularly elementary). Ideally 1% rule, but a little flexible if other c...
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I see a lot of 2/3 family's in Springfield MA for good prices. Does anyone have experience in this area?
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I am looking to use a VA loan to get a house but want to purchase a rental property and get started on getting cashflow. I am very new to this but have read about half of The Book on Rental Property Investing. I have ...
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The lack or inattentiveness of safety in short-term rentals is appalling!! Over the weekend 3 people died at a STR in Outer Banks due to a house fire, and it seems like every couple of months we hear of more people dy...