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BP! Here is the situation:I am a first time investor and and am looking to purchase a foreclosure to rehab and resell. I have been really working on creating my systems to ease the process of a flip, as well as set up...
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Hey BP! I just wanted to share my experience on my first flip in Phoenix, AZ! When I say this is my first flip, this isn't counting the previous live-in flips that I had previously done (which was fantastic for lear...
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I don't think I've been this cautious in a long time. I think there are still good opportunities but some markets are just bonkers. I'll caveat this by saying it's not just real estate, all investable asset classes se...
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Everyone says LTRs are passive, STRs are work.But why? What exactly makes them more work that can't be automated?Let's assume you self-manage. The most prominent problems that I can think of are:Booking/screeningClean...
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Hello, I’m wondering if anyone is building new apartment buildings these days? I understand that if you buy an older one, forcing appreciation is a way to make a lot of money. I want to build my own. I’m curious if th...
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Hello everyone,My name is Mark and I graduated from Cal Poly with a bachelor's degree in Business with an emphasis in Accounting in June 2016. For the last year, I've been working for a regional public accounting firm...
Hi there, I am in a process of renovation of a house. The house is quite old, and has smell in it. The previous owner had pets. I will be changing plywood floor here and there. But I am more concerned about the drywal...
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Just closed on my 3rd rental. This beauty was built in 1977.I learned today how much "fun" there was in trying to peel off painted popcorn ceiling. It definitely doesn't want to come off easy. I've already taken out a...
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I've been investing in Real Estate for +20 years. Started off doing major renovation on Victorian Homes and then selling, in one neighborhood. Then flipped vacant lots in another neighborhood, where I had to do a lot ...
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I'm looking to invest out of state, but will be waiting 3-6 months to build up a little more cash reserves. Right now, I'm looking at Columbus, Milwaukee, and Boston...but am heavily leaning towards Milwaukee because...