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I bought the house that no wise flipper would buy. It was an absolute mess and needed everything. It even had the dreaded leaking basement. I hired contractors for the bigger, skilled jobs, but I put in over 500 hours...
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Hello,
Sort of new to BP. I am looking to purchase a rental home in my area, current listing is for $49K. My question is this. I have around $20K in my current 401(k) at work that I would like to roll into a SD IRA. ...
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My name is tommy mckeown im 19 years old and i live in southern California i want to start investing in a couple years but don't know if California is the right place to invest in. If anyone has any tips on rental pro...
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Hi all,Looking at some areas in South Florida for a SFH. Wanted to know your thoughts on the area and then also any connections to certified Real Estate agents in the area as it will most likely be a STR after a year ...
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Hi All, I'm curious if anyone has been able to pull off a 203k loan on a pre-foreclosure home. As with most new members, I've listened to the podcasts religiously and have my thoughts stirring about how best to get in...
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I've only been a member for a couple weeks, and I've already gotten my welcome packet and all, but I decided to post a formal introduction in search of a mentor and/or any networking opportunities for my area.
I bough...
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I am the owner of a 10,000 sqft luxury mansion in Hawaii that I have spent the past two years renovating and managing. We've found that the property is perfect for large families, yoga retreats, and corporate groups. ...
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So let’s assume you have a rental that grosses 40K a year.
Here are your VRBO expenses:
- either $599 per year flat fee or 5% rental commissions.- 3% credit card fee
-3% advance pay fee
- Average of 8% “service fe...
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I'm not enrolled in college, after high school I became a carpenter my finances looks like this as of now.Assets-Brokerage account 30kAnnuity Thru employer 10kW-2 income 3100$ take home monthly 0$ for my living situa...
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Hello, While majority of the people on BP are always championing cash flow, I beg to differ the strategy while thinking long term. I am curious on what other people think of it. Currently I am taxed at 35% of my incom...