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I'm a faithful listener of the BP real estate podcast. Can't get enough of it. Other than the super valuable advice and insights I gain from the show, I also learn about a ton of great books from the guests. What boo...
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Sanders Announces Bill to Close Tax Loopholes Used by TrumpTuesday, October 4, 2016 WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced Tuesday he would introduce legislation in the next session of Congress to...
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I live in Texas and am working on using the equity in my home to get a loan and construct a garage apartment to rent out and try my hand at land-lording. I understand that most banks like to use this formula: (Value ...
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If we have learned anything it is, no one is special. The confines of sensible business even extend to oil "rich" markets. They broke the buyers of their oil. Now we try not to buy their product no matter how cheap it...
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Tenants say there is a water leak. We go to the upstairs bedroom and the bathtub has 4 cracks that are clearly leaking water. The cracks are so extreme that it almost looks like the bottom is going to fall out because...
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BP Family,Question: Which type of stove should I buy for a rental unit (SFR)? I'm hoping to minimize cost, but I want something that's tenant proof.Details: After a couple months of weak leads and sketchy applicants,...
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Hello all,I have recently decided that I want to move to and buy my first MF property in Texas sometime near the end of 2022 or beginning of 2023. I currently live in California and want to spend my future in Texas (I...
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Hello Fellow investors.I am running into some issues getting a second property and I am hoping for some guidance from the locals with feet on the ground doing deals. I have been looking at houses with an agent off the...
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This is my first BP post. I searched the forums first but couldn't find any information. I am sure this has probably come up and my search words just weren't doing the trick, so sorry for another pos...
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There is a mobile home park I've wanted to look into for several months. I stopped by and talked with the owner today. I had done business with her years ago and she is friendly. When I asked, she said that she had si...