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The duplex I’m house hacking has an uninsulated attic. It would cost me about $800 to do it myself. And the attic studs are non-standard distances apart, so I’m not even sure I could do it properly myself. I’m going t...
Hey,For those of you who operate Airbnb's and other short term rentals or vacation rentals what advice do you wish you would have had earlier when you first got started?I think a few good ones are structuring your bus...
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Hey BP Community, First time flipper and I need your help! I have a house under contract I’m planning to flip and I’m about to close on. I bought the house (about 1500 sq ft) for 80k in the 30032 zip code of Decatur w...
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How would you respond to a request to use your rental for a fundraiser? I don't feel like it would really benefit me to do this. My name on a banner probably wouldn't get much attention. Our rentals are in Branson,...
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Hi All, I've been reading posts here like crazy as I'm in the process of setting up my first STR and I'm overwhelmed/stuck on how to pick a combination of devices and platform to manage this house that's about 2.5 hou...
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Reading another post about people stealing items in STR’s got me thinking about damage or security deposits. Do you use one? If so, does it work? If not, why? How much do you typically “hold”? How do you handle stolen...
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I’m in the market to buy a laptop to do real estate (i’m an agent) but i’m not sure which one to buy (I would prefer an Apple laptop but I’m open to other suggestions)? Thanks for your assistance.
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Hello BiggerPockets! I'm an engineer by day, but I'd like to start building wealth & cashflow with buy and hold properties in the Columbus area. I've spent the past few months trying to understand the numbers, dev...
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Does anyone have any experience using the website hubzu for buying REO properties? I found it on one of the list bigger pockets provides for free listings of REOs. It seems like a reputable website, really easy to us...
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I am looking at a MHP with 20 mobile homes not owned by the renters, we would own them. They are 35-38 years old and are not in the best shape. As for the water/sewer it is in good shape. I have put it on paper and it...