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Not looking to get political but I’m curious how others think, from a real estate perspective, how the new SAFE-T Act that goes into effect on January 1st in Illinois will effect real estate across the state especiall...
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Hello Everyone,
I am new to the real estate business and I'm just very curious what everyone thinks will happen to the US real estate market with this ongoing Trade War vs China.
I've seen the stock market take a b...
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New landlords here. Renting a single family home to an older couple for the past month and they're already driving us right into the ground. To say they're "high maintenance" would not do it justice. They call/text ...
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I will have 2 rental properties, each generating income and losses. Can I deduct my business expenses as a real estate investor (car, office expenses, business meals, computer, etc) outside of the profit/loss sheet f...
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I'm sure someone can help me with this. I've read many books on commercial and multi-family properties. I understand using the 1% rule of thumb to see if a property is worth looking into deeper as well as the 50% rule...
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Hey everyone! Is it worth it to do a screening for eviction on clients? I have evicted one tenant and have other renters who pay on time and I have never uploaded their information to anyone. I'm wondering how the inf...
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Hi BiggerPockets community,
We’re a young couple just getting started in real estate investing, and we’re particularly interested in BRRRR deals in Queen Creek, Arizona. We’re excited to learn more about the area and...
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Does freddie mac or fannie mae or anyother similar properties have to be bought in cash in full, or is there other ways to close a deal? I have seen some properties that sound great and seem like a great deal. but i...
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Hey guys,I'v been learning about wholesaling for a few months now. I'v gotten a few buyers in my area and went ahead and started mailing probate reps from my county. I'v gotten a few calls back but still haven't close...
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Hello.. I purchased a Duplex in Dec 2020 for 358k in Rosenberg, TX area.. I had to put 25% down payment. So far it’s cash flowing well. I’m trying to grow my rental portfolio and I want to tap into equity in this Dupl...