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I bought my first investment an up-down duplex in Des Moines 7 months ago and was going to live in the bottom unit and rent out the top unit after a complete renovation. Work has since moved me out of state but while ...
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Drop your top tip for new/inexperienced landlords. What is something you wish you would have known when starting investing in long-term, buy-and-hold rentals? I'll start:Rental property investing can be a great tool t...
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Hello, I am new to flipping houses and have a couple questions. I live in Murfreesboro, TN which is 30 minutes south of Nashville. I will need a private lender to fund the deals that I will be getting from wholesalers...
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Hello!I wanted to get people's personal insight into Section 8 in the St. Louis area. It would be virtual but happy to buy a cup of coffee for your time.This must be someone who has personally dealt with Section 8.Tha...
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I currently own two SFR properties because I moved and turned my primary homes into rental properties. I'm currently trying to build my portfolio by starting to find RE "deals." Is it possible to contact home owners...
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if im strictly the money guy. I did not find the deal nor will i operate the deal, but im raising all the money. Whats a typical % of GP should i expect. Can you please PM me your answers. Thank you guys in a...
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Hello BP! So I was creating a spreadsheet to track all my business expenses. Is my phone bill tax deductible since I use it for business purposes? I offer internet to my downstairs tenant for free (I am house-hacking ...
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I have a question regarding renters credit checks. Property at C+ location, a potential renters screening reports came back with a bad credit score (494), 3 collections accounts, 200+% credit used, not very good emplo...
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Hello, I am brand new in all this, and trying to learn the basics on some things. I have a question regarding REITs. From what I understand, equity REITs make money for their shareholders by paying out dividends on wh...
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HI all, Here is my question/concern. I currently own a town-home which I live in and rent out the 2 spare bedrooms. Recently one of my roommates flooded the toilet in the upstairs bathroom and now there is damage to t...