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I've been thinking about this a lot. We focus in one market (Los Angeles), and have a strategy that has thus far worked. I've had folks tell me the market we're investing in is a good place to by real estate, and othe...
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✨Without a doubt, the sponsor is a critical component when it comes to real estate syndications. And if we’re exploring partnering with another sponsor, we’re looking for the same things a passive investor should be l...
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Just recently got a small mobile home / trailer park under contract. Curious on thoughts as far as investment. I'm still waiting on a few expenses and inspections to come back so still have time to pull out if somethi...
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Just bought my first duplex, walked into it and noticed a crack in the molding on s countertop in the kitchen. I pulled up the counter top and it popped right off and several roaches crawled out. Ew.
This is the only...
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Hello,
Just bought a condo that needs to be updated. I currently live in it but don't plan on staying longer than a year. Afterwards, I plan on renting it out. This is my first property that I will remodel and kno...
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About a month ago, there was a break-in at a property I manage in Cleveland Heights near the East Cleveland border. The owner was interested in selling the property, so he gave the listing to a real estate agent. The ...
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Hello everyone,I joined the bigger pockets community a few weeks ago and already have gotten great responses and knowledge from members. I'm looking to invest in the state of Maryland - Annapolis, Baltimore to Kent Is...
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Hello,Long time lurker, first time poster.Short background on me - I've been buying & renting properties for nearly 12 years. I've brought my wife into the mix, and we now have a total of 9 units across 7 properti...
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Reading over Contract for buying a home and amount of earnest money is $4000. Is this a fair amount for a loan of 115K? That is over 3% of loan amount. I'm in Dallas, TXThanks for any feedback.
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I have this whole system in my head (and on paper) for screening potential tenants. I know this will vary, but how long should I plan (time-wise) for the screening process? Credit/criminal/eviction check should be...