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Background & Context
Today's New York Times reports on a new publication, Appraised. The publication argues, based on recently released appraisal data-sets, that current day appraisal processes bake the results...
I am in the Twin Cities area, but am wondering what brokerage you would recommend for a rookie. 1- Who do you recommend as broker and why?
2-Can I do this in addition to a full time job?3-Is it even worth it doing i...
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I found this news article that every wholesaler SHOULD read:3 Wholesalers Indicted for HUD Flipping I emailed this article to my attorney to see the actual ruling and advice me if wholesaling HUD is truly illegal now ...
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I am new to running commercial deals and when looking at cap rates and NOI the numbers don't quite make sense.
Example:
Asking price - $1.175m
Cap - 6.36%
NOI - $74,000
Its a 5 unit in Denver, Colorado. I can s...
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So the tenant has filled out a work request with the Property Manager. The tenant is saying that something smells every time they flush the toilet. These are the same tenants that filled out a work order some months b...
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Lets get creative!!I currently own a townhome in Texas that is leased through summer 2024. The property has appreciated since my purchase and rates are also in the mid 7s vs the 2.875% 30 year fixed that I have.I've e...
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I own a three-unit in Chicago which has strict regulations about accepting security deposits therefore I've recently started doing non-refundable move-in fees as most landlords do here. I have a tenant that was great ...
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Hello We all like to receive rent on time. With that in mind, I had a thought of advertising rent slightly higher than I need and offering a discount for payments made on the day I want it. For example if I need $86...
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Hi BP community,
I am considering using a HELOC for a 50k down payment on a four-plex. The discounted off market price is 330k with the estimated fair market value at 390k. The mortgage broker has assured me some b...
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Since Zillow is already listing most MLS properties, along with the means to contact the agents who are selling them on behalf of their owners, do I really need my own agent to buy?