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Let’s face it… Renters -usually- rent because they don’t have it together. They are hard on rentals, with lousy pets, smoking, violence, lack of cleanliness, out of control kids, you name it. I’m learning this the har...
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Does anyone in the bigger pockets community have personal experience with a Whole Life Insurance policy or Wealth Maximization Account to help build their wealth and real-estate portfolio.
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Ugh, not again. Are we entering crazy bonkers time again? I just had clients lose a home in the Denver suburbs a competitive situation reminiscent of 2021/2022. The home got 18 offers and went for 12% over list price....
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I have noticed a lot of realtors, newbies, and even folks that have been buying properties for a while and should know better telling folks to find off market deals. It is my strong belief and opinion that most of th...
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https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3290-E-M-36-APT-2-Pinckne... had this unit listed over 2 months I started out too high at 1350. Its been vacant for 21 days now
I’ve had it down to 1200 for weeks and just added $5...
Hello all,I am very new to investment real estate. I am evaluating some of my first potential buys, but I could use some guidance to determine when a property is not a good deal because of the parameters of the proper...
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Hello BP Nation,I have asked and been asked this question over and over again by friends. I know different people have different opinions on this and in this post, I wish to generate those opinions by briefly stating ...
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Hey guys, I am new to BP, but am very impressed with the amount of experience and knowledge on this forum. I have two rentals that are paid off and cash-flow $1250 each. I recently acquired another one that should ...
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So does anyone negotiate with bids they received from general contractors on rehabs?
If so how do you usually go about that?
I put together a detailed scope of work and a bid document for the contractors. They the...
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I recently bought a sfr in Seattle, closed December 22, 2015. The inspector that charged me $400 for the inspection totally missed a one foot diameter area in the dining room along the garage side wall that when step...