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I am buying my first piece of investment/rental property. I plan to use it as a long term investment. I do not have a mortgage and I do not rent. Should I get a home loan or an investment loan? Any suggestions/adv...
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I am a new investor with a full time job. I like my job and plan on investing part time. I work in the tech industry and can live pretty much anywhere as long as I have access to the Internet and an airport. I'm looki...
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Back in my younger days, I worked in the trades, roofing, siding, carpentry, plumbing, etc. I went back to school in the early 90s and have been working in IT ever since. Through the years, I've owned several homes an...
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First timer here. I have the potential of buying a home at a great price. A friend inherited it and wants to unload at a great price. I want to purchase and rent out but before I commit I'm trying to figure out how m...
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Hi my fellow BP members I'd like to know what apps are you using too access the MLS ?
Thanks for any advice
David
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In my direct mail campaigns, I always prompt the homeowner to call a number, which goes straight to voicemail and prompts them to leave me their name and address. That way I can find the property and determine if it w...
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Hi All,Newbie investor here. Can someone help elaborate on which utilities the landlord should be paying vs. the utilities the tenant should pay. I know the tenant pays for the internet & cable but what about gas,...
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I just put an offer on a 4-plex in Cincinnati, OH. The building looks like it’s in good shape but it was built in 1924. Is there anything I need to worry about when buying an old building? Could it have any structural...
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This is my first rental. I really appreciate any advice.I just won a bid for a HUD house. 2200 sq feet one story house 5 beds and 3 bath and one kitchen for $140,000. The house has 4 entry doors. Neighborhood has a...
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The Internet is a marvelous tool - - enter the right search terms and you can find almost anything. 'Google' is a mathematical term, not a search engine per se. It means "Something beyond comprehension". So we searc...