Hi all, this is my first post on any forum! I’m a new investor based in Chicago, but willing to relocate to nearly any city in the Midwest. My long-term goal (10-15 years) is to own cash-flowing 20 door+ multifamily p...
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Ok so I was having this debate with a local landlord and I’d like to hear your opinion…. You charge $25 for your application fee. You show the house to a nice couple and they want to apply but they don’t speak, read o...
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I just wanted to share the results from my most recent postcard campaign.
So my first campaign was just over 200 yellow letters to a list of absentee owners with equity and I got above 12% response rate, but ...
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Well, it's finally happening! I dipped my toes in a project a few years back but I'm diving all in now :-)In a nutshell I'm looking to...
-Purchase land (0.15+ acres)-Build a new construction home (2100sf, 4bed, 3 b...
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Hello BP!
I'm currently evaluating a SFH 3/1.5 in Indianapolis. House is 1150 sqft. The home will be completely rehabbed (cabinets, bathrooms, flooring, roof, furnace, windows, etc.). Built in 1978. Zip 46221....
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I plan on using a 203k to purchase and renovate a 2 flat that I plan to live in for a year or so. I’d like to BRRR it and use the funds to purchase the next, investment property. Is a cash out refi or HELOC a better o...
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Hello all,We are considering investing in a vacation rental in the Coachella Valley. Ideally, we'd like to get as much occupancy year around but definitely to get the high rents for the music festivals and other event...
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I asked the same question in the renters forum. I am hoping to get landlords' perspective on this issue. my spouse has a felony where adjudication of guilt was withheld. theft in the workplace for a small amount but l...
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We have a small retail strip in Tampa. It has been a real challenge because of the homeless. It is actually in a decent area, close to Carrollwood, but it is also close enough to suit case city that the homeless can...
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As mentioned in another post, I am doing my research about opening a self-directed Solo 401k. Sunwest Trust was mentioned here on Bigger Pockets as a no-frills option. I contacted them and ended up with another ques...