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Hi everyone,Newbie, first transaction, under 25k rental in Dayton OH, minor repairs needed.Property was built in 1915. I was told by the inspector that because of its age, I should assume it has lead paint.As the pro...
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Any general tips for House Hacking? Mistakes you may have made or things you wish you knew prior to the application process, closing, and buying the home? Books to read? First-time home buyer that is excited but nervo...
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Hello everyone,I am starting to analyze some deals in my local area as I am looking to purchase my first property. I am generally looking at 3BR, 2BA properties and some smaller multifamily properties. A few questi...
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There is a 6 unit multi-family building in Chicago’s Douglas Park (subpar) neighborhood that advertises a “14%” cap rate as a “guaranteed subsidy.” Aka section 8. It’s also on the MLS. The building is $380k. Fully occ...
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Hello Everyone, My name is Sergio Sanchez and I am from Jacksonville, FL. I want to start by saying that I have no experience in Real Estate. I found this website by listening to the Bigger Pockets Money Podcast. ...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $1,305,000
Cash invested: $100,000
Vacant 4-unit in North Oakland, on market, purchased with FHA financing. ...
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I am wondering how I can account for cash expenses. I have a rental property that I did not have time to paint so I paid a friend cash to paint the rooms over the coarse of a few days. I am wondering how can I track t...
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Hi,I'm closing on a triplex (3/2, 1/1, studio) in the next two weeks in Long Beach, CA. I'm converting the permitted studio into a 2/1 ADU as it is attached to the garage. The 3/2 needs updating such as floors, bath...
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Hey folks,
A renter at my STR cabin did a number on my vintage, perfectly restored porcelain sink. I'm not sure what it is/how it happened, but it's black streaks that no matter how hard I scrubbed I could not get ou...
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Hey BPers,I have a rental property that needs a little face lift before I put it on the market. The bathroom has pink tiles that I am debating on gutting or painting. Has anyone here painted tiles before and if so w...