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As BiggerPockets is first and foremost a community, I thought it might be nice to make new members feel more welcome here! With that in mind we're going to try out a new concept for our forums, contests:
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I make a post to a thread and I always forget to click the monitoring box so I quickly click it which leads to a double post. Were in my settings can I have that box checked all the time so I don't have to keep checki...
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Hi!I am closing on a house on Monday. Does anyone have tips for what to do first outside of changing locks and having insurance? Thanks! Bobby
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Ohio.
Purchase price: $392,000
Cash invested: $55,000
Run down Legal 2-unit gut job,
- Buy, Reno and hold for max cash fl...
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I am finally getting closer to finally renting out my duplex. After finally selecting an applicant Who was supposed to move in Nov, 1,2018 they have said they haven't put in their 30 day notice yet so can not move in ...
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I'm a newer investor and currently am on my 3rd property... fixing this one up to sell. The previous 2 have sold. There is one note involved. I need to get my accounting/bookkeeping better set-up and wondered what...
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I'm wondering if its "common" practice to charge people for rental application /credit check screening or if the landlords are absorbing that cost in this market? We are about to use TransUnion's "mysmartmove" for app...
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I am looking for a reputable property management company in the Philadelphia area.
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For our latest rental we are having two open houses to show the property. Any tips on how to handle multiple applicants and how to legally choose the most qualified?
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OK, so not that exciting, except to me. I need to get the collective computing power of BP together and make a ruling here: A tenant has moved in and is under a year contract. I placed new PEX plumbing prior to move-i...