My first deal was an interesting one!
I started out going on individual showings with a Real Estate Investment firm throughout properties in Detroit and the surrounding suburbs. After going throu...
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I have a rental house in Colorado which is a 3/2 ranch on the main floor and has the basement finished as a 1/1 with its own entrance. While I lived there renting the basement was a nice bump in extra income and the ...
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Deep inside you wished that @Joshua Dorkin and @Brandon Turner would call you to be a guest in their podcast. But alas, they have a guest list is filled up for the next three years and the only real estate you own is ...
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All, what is your opinion on rent increase amounts for great tenants?Thanks!Jared
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Many people get excited about getting started with real estate and then they talk to their spouse about it, and it totally deflates them. There are many reasons why spouses don't support the endeavor, but FEAR has go...
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I am getting ready to start my first fix and flip. I have a decent background of remodeling and I have a problem with perfectionism. I take great pride in my work so I want it to be top quality. This somewhat goes aga...
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After 20+ years in real estate partnerships, here's what actually puts you on the IRS radar (and what doesn't):
REAL Red Flags That Matter:
The Partner Complaint Trigger
Disgruntled partner files Form 8082K-1 dispu...
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I am brand new to BP and my apologies if this has been discussed before:As a brand new investor, our goal is to buy our first Multi Family property by the end of 2021. We will be using a va loan. We both have full tim...
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I've had people who want to put in a fence, tear down walls, want me to remove my appliances so they can put theirs in, etc. Today I had a tenant want me to install a chain at the back door so that I couldn't get in. ...
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Ok!!! So its been one year since I started with my first rental property. I want to share my story as I think it may help others who find themselves in a similar situation. I bought my first house at 25 for $179,000....