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I know many landlords have gotten rid of most of their carpeting, but I'm still keeping it for the upstairs bedrooms, stairs, and for a living room downstairs. I've got tile in the rest of the house and hopefull...
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Hello fellow STR investors! I own a quad that is currently being used for short-term rentals. However, the insurance policy I have with Farmers is quite expensive. Recently, I received a quote from Safeco that is only...
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Hi folks,I have a sticky situation at one of my condo rentals in Raleigh, NC. It is a 4 BR unit where I pay the utilities. The renters are all students at the nearby State U. The electricity cost is paid by me due ...
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Hello everyone I'm new to Bp and I was wondering if anyone has ever used New Western?They help investors buy homes. Homes that once rehabbed will make both the investor and New Western money. Any thoughts?
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HelloI am a total newbie looking to purchase my first rental property. I recently came under a lot of financial pressure due to changes in my personal life and money has become extremely tight. I currently have a mort...
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Thanks in advance. This seems too good to be true so I need some insight.3 family for sale for $359,000. Verified that it's fully rented for $3500 gross/month.Tenants pay all utilities except trash removal at 900/year...
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I've been thinking what people would do (or rather, what's the best thing to do) when they receive a lump sum of money for whatever reason.
Would you...
1. Pay off your primary residence (90-100%), and invest the re...
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Does anyone have any idea where to go to get set up with an IUL? Do you think using an IUL is a good part of a retirement strategy? Thank you for your input.
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I was reading an article on concealed weapons today. Actually, it can be found here if you're interested in that
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090722/ap_on_go_co/us_concealed_weapons
but that isn't really the topic ...
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