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I’m planning to get my start in real estate within a year. I live in the Phoenix area in Arizona. My plan is to house hack my first property by buying 2-4 family property, living in one unit while renting out the othe...
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Long story short, I bought a home that I loved (built in 2000) and in a great area to live in, so I paid a little over value $171,500 using VA loan at 3.5% Things changed and I moved and decided I’ll rent it out, (it...
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I am currently working on my 6th fix and flip property. I want to further my education on home design. Obviously I have full time contractors that are doing the work on the rehabs but I need to learn more about redesi...
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Hi all!
I am looking for advice. I recently had my duplex painted. It really needed it. It turned out a bit more purple than I had. #failforward. LOL
Anyway, originally, I was going to add wood shutters to each of t...
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Hello the Bigger Pockets community! Thanks in advance for your help on how to best navigate this next chapter in life to build long term wealth for my family and I. My main question is: what is the best way for me to ...
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A stylish and functional bathroom can significantly enhance your rental property's appeal. Let's explore budget-friendly tips to upgrade your bathroom without causing a dent in your wallet.
1. Focus on Paint and Acce...
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Quick question about Airbnb tax write offs... can cleaning fees be deducted from rental income? How about the cost of purchasing a new washer and dryer to clean Airbnb linens? Thoughts?
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I will be attempting to sell my own house opposed to going the traditional (realtor) route. Can anyone give me any best practices or pitfalls to avoid. Thanks in advance.
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Hello all,I'm interested in purchasing a property currently owned and occupied by someone who smokes like a chimney. What are the basics for cleaning it up and getting rid of the smell? Remove all carpeting and I fi...
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I've been hearing about this for a year or so now. The big trend for farmers is to start getting into the agritourism business. Not only do they make money working the land, but also buy charging people to do things...