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Many self-managing investors on Bigger Pockets have to handle security deposits and this can sometimes be challenging. We wanted to share our the experience we have gathered throughout the years by managing hundreds o...
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Hi BP,I have question regarding cashflow and if all investors REALLY require it from Day 1. Here's the background:I'm taking a course at UCLA taught by Jon Swire, the author of There's No Free Lunch in Real Estate, an...
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In my area there are 2 new subdivision under construction. Developer says we can put a refundable deposit down. Is it possible to profit this way? Any laws that would prohibit this activity? The town is in major g...
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This is in a house we just bought to rehab and hold, but now I think I am going to flip it instead. What would you do to this fireplace? I want it to look really nice, but not totally out of place in a neighborhoo...
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Background info: We currently own our house and a triplex in CA and 2 fourplexes in AZ, and we have some money saved up. We would like to get into the 5+ unit realm of investing, in another state. We plan to move...
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I live and have a few apartments in Connecticut and I have a situation with one of my units. The lease has 4 people on it, a couple and two of their friends. I got a text from the couple a month ago saying t...
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Hello BP, Please excuse my ignorance, but I have a potential deal. The homeowner has been not paid the mortgage in 2 years and the property is in great condition, it is in a prime location and would be a steal for som...
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If you had access to unlimited funds, how many houses would you flip a year? Or what would you rather invest in? And why? Looking forward to hearing from you all!
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Hello,I'm currently looking at a new build townhome in Las Vegas (Inspirada in Henderson, actually.) The house is around $330K. It's looking like monthly expenses (including mortgage) will be around $2K per month and ...
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I have a 2nd floor bathroom at one of my rentals and I visited it yesterday. The tenant showed me that the drywall in the kitchen ceiling (right below 2nd floor bath) had some soft spot. When I went upstairs I noticed...