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Every day in the forums it's the same thing. "I'm just getting started and I've analyzed a ton of deals (never seen any in real life) in several markets that are nowhere near where I live because where I live there ar...
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So I bought a 4plex in Michigan back in September and hired a handyman who only had positive reviews on Google, Yelp, Facebook, etc.
He seemed pretty trustworthy at first and I hired him to get all 4 units rent ready...
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Hi BP Community !
As a new investor/ not as experienced investor , what mistakes did you make early on in your career? And what would you tell a new investor to do to avoid these mistakes?
Thanks !
Hello all!After marketing for sellers I have quite a few highly motivated sellers lined up in the Volusia and Orange county part of Central Florida. After speaking with my Attorney I am saddened by what she told me a...
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I have some tenants who are complaining to me about a 'broken' stove where 1 out of the 4 range tops wouldn't ignite. I had someone come out and take a look at it today, and before leaving he called me down and I was...
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How do you handle a contractor who was suppose to finish a job in 3 months which is now a YEAR and he is basically saying he messed up the rest of your budget money? I want to cut him off my job and file a lawsuit wh...
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Hi all,I am a rookie investor, have been managing my duplex for 1.5 yrs. However, recently have been assigned out of the US for work and I'm not able to keep up with managing it while out of country.Other investors in...
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Hello there,I am thinking of buying my first rental in Florida (either Orlando or Tampa), however I was warned by a friend who bought a few months ago and had to spend 3000$ on landlord insurance. He said that there a...
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Tenant called on saturday afternoon, indicating there was an issue with the oven and is not working.I called some appliance repair companies on saturday, but of course most aren't working and returned my call on Monda...
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I am in the process of screening a potential tenant, he told me he had a felony from 15 years, he offered to explain but I didn't wanna push unless necessary. After doing a background check on him I found out he is re...