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Hello all, I am a young real estate investor who is looking to buy their first property. I think (emphasis on think) I have found a deal for me but here is my situation: I am a recent college grad with no 2 year inco...
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Hi BPer, For those who have been using MySmartMoves service through BP. Do you have any issue? The MySmartMoves background check has been my go-to place for tenant screening. Unfortunately, my previous screening, the ...
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Buying a duplex as a house hack in February. Both units are vacant 2 bed 1 bath. Wanting to update before listing and renting in June. Based on previous articles I found a lot of what are good things to update.Current...
I'm in the process of closing on a propery in East Michigan. the property is as follows- 1960 13X70 on it's on land- Lot is 5,000 square feet- It's on town water and sewer- It currently rents out for $400/monthThe ask...
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I currently have a home for sale and have accepted an offer over asking price. My concern is that the comps are bad. So how have you seen appraisals in this hot market. Have there been a large increase in miss appra...
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So here is the story:I am looking into purchasing land and building a SFH in Birmingham, ALThe deal I am looking into is $156,500 for a 4 bd, 2.5 bth.Rent will be $1550 after all expenses my net profit will be $1200.F...
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I'm sure someone can help me with this. I've read many books on commercial and multi-family properties. I understand using the 1% rule of thumb to see if a property is worth looking into deeper as well as the 50% rule...
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I constantly hear and read messages like these every day. https://www.consumeraffairs.com/online/vrbo.htmlWhats your take? Would you prefer the old model? Just advertise and owners handle the bookings. Open and transp...
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So there is water leaking into my tenant's unit on the first floor and I'm wondering if it could be a chimney cap issue. The roof is really hard to get on top of but I was able to get the attached picture. The water h...
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Hi BP! I recently bought my second flip through the Duval RealForeclose website in Jacksonville, FL. I did the title search and it appeared clean, and managed to purchase the property with cash in the foreclosure sale...