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You acquire a property that as a renovation/rehab play, not necessarily just for the units themselves, but also improvements to be made to building systems and exterior . . . Let's say you already know the approximate...
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Hi! My contractor is requesting a third of total renovation cost as down payment - but I've hired him for labor only (I'm providing the supplies etc). I would feel more comfortable paying a normal labor rate as we pro...
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Preface: Fairly new to all this.I have the opportunity to buy a two unit property, where we currently live in both units, from my brother. I intend to purchase the property, live in one side and rent the other when he...
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Hello All!
First off, in my home state (Illinois) I have a duplex where I house hack the other side. This is my first investment property that I purchased Feb 2022.
I would like to retire to Tennessee in about 10 ye...
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My name is Travis Horstman and I'm just getting started on my real estate investing journey. I am looking for some opinions on what to do with mine and my fiancé's primary homes.I own my home at a 3.25% interest rate ...
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I'm considering purchasing a pair of duplexes from an older gentleman. He's been renting these properties for 25-30 years and is looking to be done with them. I'm considering a seller-finance offer to help with clos...
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Have you partnered up with someone on a real estate deal, where it got really ugly for one reason or another? Do you have a partnership horror story?
If so, please share it so we can all learn how to protect ourselv...
Wondering how to invest in real estate so you can finally quit your job? Then, this episode might surprise you. While most real estate educators online are constantly stressing how you must leave your W2 so you can be...
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Hi BP!How do you all budget for a new investment property purchase?I have been saving with the goal of purchasing a duplex within the next year or so. I'd like to house hack. I've realized I'm more likely to make this...
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Hi, sis is selling a condo rental, the sale fell through because buyers’ lender requires for HOA to carry flood insurance (which the HOA doesn’t have and don’t plan to have in the future) as the property is located in...