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Had breakfast with a close friend of mine this morning and I explained that my goal was to eventually have minimum of $5,000 month coming in (after taxes) from rentals in low income / working class neighborhoods. And...
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I have only been active on BiggerPockets for a couple of months, but it's pretty clear that BP hates the Frayser neighborhood in Memphis*.There is no doubt it's a challenge rental market, but great things are happenin...
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Here is a bit of background: A friend of mine and I have teamed up and are diving into real estate. Neither of us have any substantial cash on hand but we both have good jobs and good credit. We’ve teamed up because...
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Our landlord of 7 years has given us notice to move out because they will be renovating and selling this residence. I wish we could afford this property because they would probably do a lease for us here. But that is...
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So I have a bedroom I am trying to rent out and I have been getting emails from a woman that claims to be in a remote fishing village in Alaska right now and is moving to Austin. She says they don't have phone service...
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Hello, I’m wondering if anyone is building new apartment buildings these days? I understand that if you buy an older one, forcing appreciation is a way to make a lot of money. I want to build my own. I’m curious if th...
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I am a nurse by day and a father of 4 boys I am doing everything I can for my family. I want to get into real estate to one day get out of the rat rase of the hospital life. I have a house I bought back in 2014 and no...
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I am an out of state landord and have been working with a property manager on one of my properties for about two years.
He has been great at keeping the place rented, getting decent bids on repairs, doesn't upcharge ...
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First time for me so I’m looking for advice on the best way to handle having an elderly tenant die. She was the only name on the lease and family is saying rent may be late
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I have two applicants (they are friends) who want to move in with a nanny for one of the applicant's child. They love the place and we like them and think it will be a good fit. The issue is they don't feel comfort...