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First off, my name is Joe DeFarias and I am pleased to meet all of you savvy real estate investors. From the many emails sent from Brandon Turner, I've finally started my first discussion on BiggerPockets and I am thr...
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So, I’m hanging out at my duplex waiting for another prospective tenant that isn’t showing up for their appointment.
I prescreen, which cuts down drastically on no shows and people that do not meet the rental criter...
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I have a property that I have an acquisition and rehab loan that I am looking to finance out of and remove the lender. My initial ARV was in the $70k-$80k range which is acceptable to my previous lenders, and a 3rd pa...
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if there is no positive cashflow expected by renting single family home here in bay area, (as property tax, mortgage and competition etc too high )what can be done to increase rental value of the home without increas...
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Has anyone worked with a contractor named Richard Brooks, under either the business name Semper Fi Renovations or STL Flips? I have a project going with him right now that is not going well, running almost 2X over est...
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I'm ready to make an offer with a seller financing contingency on a fixer duplex tomorrow, and would greatly appreciate feedback on the terms I plan to put in the offer:
Asking price: $325k. College student rental n...
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I just purchased my first flip from foreclosure auction. It's in 166× Argonne drive, hillen neighborhood. I bought the property for $70k, I'm expecting a $40k rehab costs. But I'm out of state and scared that my contr...
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Ok so I have a lead on a 20 unit complex. All units are 2 bedroom 1 bath units. All unitswill need a complete rehab. All units are vacant.The exterior of the building is in good shape and will need very little work. I...
I've been thinking of trying to purchase a buy and hold three flat (Multifamily) property in Chicago using 203K loan. If you have done this, what are your thoughts? Do you have any advice?
I just got done reading the book titled "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne. It has changed my life, mind, and made me realize why and how all the events in my life have happened.I am going out today driving for dollars. I W...