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Background:
I've been hosting in St. Paul, MN since 2015. Current listings include two SFs, 4 apartments, and managing 4 properties for clients. I enjoy just about everything about the business, minus the scheduling/...
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Im hearing from friends in the industry that the market is starting to shows signs of a decline. What suggestions do you have for new investors during a decline? What should a NI be looking for? Thank you
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I have the opportunity to but a self storage development site for next to nothing, but I know nothing about this type of business. Anyone here built one before? This one is climate controlled, 60k sqft with 500 uni...
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I received a letter from the electric company today that they're installing a "smart meter". There's been a lot of controversy about these meters. People claim that they "give off rediation", the "government will know...
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What thermostats does everyone use? Looking for something to limits highs and lows on utilities included rental.
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Hey everyone! I am a Security Advisor for ADT and feel like this is a great way for me to help investors and real estate agents out! Houses aren't cheap, and if you know the St. Louis area, you know break ins happen q...
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Lakeland, Tampa, St. Pete and Sarasota are ranked as some of the most overvalued markets in the country primed for a correction. I’m seeing price drops on nearly everything Then you’ve got Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton...
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In today's wall street journal, there is an article about rent control proposals in other places like the the typical spots in California, New York City and now Portland, Seattle, and others. I think that anyone with...
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Hello BP, I'm fairly new to the community. I had some questions pertaining to owner/seller financing on your parents home. All the other forums I found simply spoke to "why you shouldn't rent to your friends/family"...
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So I recently purchase a 4plex in a city of Los Angeles County. There's no rent control, but the units are significantly lower than neighboring units.
A 1 bed/ 1 bath is currently rented for $900, neighboring proper...