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Buying an older place that doesn't currently have carpet. If I allow pets, what damage could they still do from a smell perspective? Is it easier to clean the house after they move out if there isn't carpet?
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Good Morning BP Community,My name is Anna and I grew up in Northern Iowa. My background in RE is purchasing a condo as my primary residence in 2012. I came here to learn more about being a landlord for the future in 2...
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I was hoping some local investors could provide some insight about investing in New Britain. I am not familiar with the area however, it is close to where I have been looking (Hartford County) and offers the best pric...
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hey guys!So, I've already introduced myself in the new member section and talked a little bit about wanting to rent a unit so I can sublet it on Airbnb.I am currently in the process of finding a realtor, property mana...
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Hey guys... I think ink Detroit might be worth the risk. I read on CNN that the city will begin auctioning off houses from the over 16,000 tax default homes it has: with auction prices starting at $1,000. I also we...
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I have a 3 unit I turned into a 4-plex and appreciated somewhere over $100K+ waiting the eventual appraisal. I just started the preliminary discussions with a different broker (I used a 203k loan for a part of the reh...
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So @Brandon Turner has talked about house hacking sometimes, which is renting out bedrooms in your house or living in a 2-4 plex while renting out the other units. I realized that is what I had been doing when I first...
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I turned the 3rd bedroom into a loft area by having the builder remove the wall and doorway during initial construction. We will be moving so I want to convert it back into a bedroom. So I had a handyman that I found ...
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I'm looking for a small number of people who own/manage between 2 - 10 rental units and looking for a good Excel spreadsheet to keep track of the income and expense. I would like to share the sheet I'm using and tryin...
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I have learned that having the right tools can not only save you time, but you can do things you thought were impossible. When I say tools, I am broadly including processes, chemicals, machines, etc. What are some gam...