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Just purchased my first buy and hold rental in Madison, AL. I need help making flooring decisions! We're getting feedback from potential tenants that the carpet is old, so I'm going to replace the living room carpet...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $650,000
Cash invested: $192,000
Sale price: $1,350,000
Contributors:
John Whitney,
Megan Halt...
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Investment Info:
Condo buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $180,000
Cash invested: $20,000
One bedroom condo that began as my primary residence, then to an LTR, and will be converting here sho...
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Hi BP,What are some 'must have' tools/supplies to have on hand as a brand new landlord and someone who doesn’t have many tools. What did you wish you had on your first service call to your property and had to run to t...
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Hi I am in the middle of a flip/rehab and wanted some advice for keeping things secure. I've had tools and several renovations broken into when vacant. Here are a few ideas:-Put up motion sensor lighting-Video or Ala...
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I want to gather everyones thoughts on improving rental property. I bought a property in march and I live in one unit and rent out the other. I plan on moving out and buying another property next year. What should I d...
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Buying Our First Home Was Like Playing With FireWe are young and naïve, but we are also risk takers. That’s why decided to buy a colonial built in the late 1930’s for $310,000 in Totowa, NJ with 10% down payment. It...
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Hi everyone! I am very excited to be a part of this community! I've taken some big leaps of faith because of Bigger Pockets (and Rich Dad Poor Dad) over the last few months and couldn't be happier. I listen to BP podc...
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I'm currently on a trip to see several properties I bought out of state for the first time. I'm also meeting my team of realtors and property managers in person for the first time. Any advice on what to be on the loo...
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I own a commercial property that’s rented out and also have a town home I live in I want to rent the townhome out and buy a single family home prices in Minnesota are high if I buy a house for 450 put 20% down is ther...