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Hello All! My Husband and I just bought our first rental property for $45k. It has two, one bedroom units with washer and dryer hook ups. There are some areas that need attending, and upgrading. Having the ability to ...
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I believe quotes are a powerful tool. They provide a boost of quick knowledge and motivation. I would love to hear your favorites and why they are."Don't wait for the perfect opportunity: create it." -George Benard ...
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I'm in C'class rentals as a self-managing handyman landlord. I am 6'2" and weigh 350 lbs. Most people peripheral to the business (mortgage brokers, financial advisors, magistrates) tend to tell me I really look exactl...
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Hi all! Still kind of new to all of this, so bear with me...My husband and I have a duplex (he had it built in '96) and it's nearly paid off ($38k left). Thing is, we're not seeing much (if any) return. Never have. To...
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Hello,Looking for some feedback/advice on a STR in the Lake Arrowhead area. My husband and I love the area and for our long-term use would prefer this area over Big Bear. My question is can anyone provide info on how ...
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I am close to purchasing my first SFH rental. The interiors are painted beige. The paint is fine - it just needs a little touch up here and there. My property manager took a tour of the house today and gave me a (low ...
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My name is Bryanna Pavlish and I'm a 25-year old currently living in Spokane, Washington. Born and raised here, I’m looking to break into the world of real estate investing! I’ve been working for the USPS as a mail pr...
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I've read on here a bit, but I would like to know what is a standard rate for a newbie getting a HML. From looking on the internet I see tons of advertisements saying 8-12%, 2 to 5 points, 6 months to 7 years. Bu...
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Selecting a loan officer in brief…For experienced home buyers, I want to quickly lay out my strategy for picking a loan officer. Subsequently I’ll go into the detail for those interested or less experienced with the ...