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Good morning BP,Ive been digging in and looking for a multifamily in Columbus to start my REI journey. I was wondering about some issues to look out for in older home areas. A lot of the homes were built around 1900. ...
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Email exchange today
Prospective tenant:
What all do u need to rent I only make cash I have been in the house I'm at for a year now I'm looking to downsize but need space for my dogs
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Me:
Good landlord refer...
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I read an amazing article today by a 22 year old millionaire named Tucker Hughes-https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/276134 It inspired me to dive deep and examine my daily productivity, clarity for my goals, and how...
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Hello Biggerpockets!
Looking for some wisdom/guidance as my Realtor today (who also works as my property manager through a company I use for management) came to me today with a proposition to "go rogue" so to speak a...
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Do you guys pay to get popcorn ceilings with asbestos removed? or do you guys do it yourself?Is there any advantage or benefit to having it done professionally and providing paperwork to an appraiser during a re-appra...
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Hey folks,I'm doing research and gearing up to make my first foray into real-estate investing, and I was looking for some guidance.My goal is to make the purchase in Q1 2019. I will be able to put around $50k down at ...
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A new property came on the market in my (expensive) area. We're in the shadow of Vail ski resort, a mix of old ranching, new recreation, trust funders and up-valley commuters. Between the mountains and National F...
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Law just past today that in 2014 rentals will need to be inspected by the city of Seattle. All rights in this area are for covering tenants.
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019316566_rentals02m.html
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Hi allI've very recently purchased my first rental property. It is a small 5 bedroom single family house located in Minnesota. The house was actually built in 1870, but is in very good condition. One thing I'm worr...
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This is a strange question, but the knowledge is out there!Can I get the property inspected by an colleague engineer, architect, or licensed contractor instead of using a Certified Home Inspector?Can this person's pro...