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I'm fairly new to REI and I want to jump start my REI Business. Currently, my husband and I are struggling financially on a very low income for our big family of 6, I know the obvious answer is to increase my income ...
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Background: Purchasing my parents home to convert to a rental property, so I know the property well and it's been "in the family" since the late 70's.1600 sqft1 story ranch with full basement and attic access which wi...
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I'm looking to upgrade my house, like in the kitchen or bathroom. I'm not looking to spend a whole lot, but would like to increase the value. Where is the best place to start at? What kinds of things add the most valu...
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Here’s the driveway on my rental property. It’s functional but not pretty. Personal I think it’s ugly. There’s no defined edges, cracks where grass is growing through and gravel showing. It’s just asphalt that appea...
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Happy Wednesday BP!
I typically enjoy the b- to c type of class. My current mentality has a strong focus over value add and equity creation, and it does not benefit me the most at the moment to focus on a A-B and p...
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HI all!
I run a 1br STR in beautiful Ojai, California. We're consistently 85%+ occupancy and #1 ranked for 1person and 2person stays. I'm also listed on VRBO and booking.com, but not getting much action from either, ...
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Hey all, Feds cut rates by a quarter point today. Rate cuts tend to boost buyer affordability, but with current home prices, are we really going to see that kind of relief in cash flow anytime soon?
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Bought a condo at a ski resort in CO in May 2022 for $510k. Put down 15%, borrowed the rest at 4%. Originally planned to move in, or at least use substantially, but life had other plans so have been listing on Airbnb....
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Hello everyone,Interested to see what are some good ways to increase deductions in order to reduce taxable income. I am already acquiring one more property, but looking to see if anyone has some creative ideas out there.
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What's ahead for RE investors? I'm particularly focused on those of us utilizing the Brrrr method. I think continued investing in RE is may still be my best option, even if housing prices tank and rents follow. Chec...