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Two years ago we purchased a single family home with about 18% down with a 5.5% rate. When banks were offering 3-3.5%. It worked for us and I considered the added 2% to be the benefit of getting owner financing. Today...
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So far I have only installed Kohler Villager cast iron tubs. They are cast iron, low rise (14" height) tubs that have been fine regarding durability. My tenants tend to be higher end professionals, so my units don't g...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Hillsboro.
Purchase price: $215,000
Cash invested: $12,000
Detached Single Family Home, 3Bed 2.5Bath, 1,400sf. Tenant pays utilit...
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Hello Bigger Pockets!In my businesses in Texas, we have mostly used bright four color postcards with a very professional "We Buy Your House" messaging. They're reasonably priced and we know they arrive mostly to the c...
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Hey BP people! I was hoping some commercial property managers/owners could answer some questions for me! How do you estimate the routine maintenance budget for a commercial property? Do you include the costs of parkin...
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I've spoke to several lenders at this point and it seems that most will give you 30 years terms but every lender I've spoken with (3 different ones) are all requiring 25% down vs 20% down. Has anyone else seen this? S...
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Hi,Closed on a triplex a few weeks ago. I'd like to replace all the toilets. Any recommendations on the best and cost saving?Ty Tony
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Hi all! I just signed my first contract Monday night with an owner in default. I found an investor to assign the contract to the next day. The more I think about it, the more worried I get.
I used a California E...
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Tenant has been in property over 3 years and last week told me deck needed repair. Someone came out yesterday, the deck needs to be totally replaced. I had it completely dismantled and hauled away this morning because...
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I have a bunch of "beginner" questions relating to (mostly single family) rental properties:Where/how else can I find single family rental properties to buy if not through MLS/realtor? (As I hear there are cheaper/be...