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Hello everyone.I'm here in the SF Bay Area and starting on this journey... on the first property I came across, I was able to get a contractor to write me an estimate... the property is in very bad shape, but I was wa...
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Wifey and I live overseas, but spend between 2 and 3 months of the year in the USA. We usually crash with parents/friends, but are tired of this!! We want to find our own place. I have considered renting, but am co...
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I’m looking at buying my first investment property around the 30k price that needs tlc, hope to do work to it (20k max)and turn it into closer to a 90k property in my area. If it goes through, I don’t know if I want t...
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Hi,I am a newbie investor and seeking advice on placing a tenant in our first investment property.I have a potential tenant who is willing to pay rent for the month of November despite the fact that he will also have ...
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I served a tenant with a 3 day pay or quit notification and a 20 day quit notification today. He met up with me to pay his overdue rent ($1295). He delivered it in a plastic bag in mostly $1 bills. Frustrated I counte...
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I am seeking to purchase an apartment building in the 6-50 unit range in the central Florida and coastal Florida areas, primarily in areas of Tampa and Brevard county, but also looking in the Orlando area.
I've foun...
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Ceiling fans seem to be a point of contention with designers/remodelers. What are your thoughts? Should we replace them with new lighting, update them with a newer ceiling fan, or burn them at the stake?
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Hi BiggerPockets Community,
I’m a lender exploring opportunities in hard money lending and would love to hear from those with experience. What have been your biggest challenges and successes with hard money loans?
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Hey BP, I made an offer on a SFR potential rental property for $104K in my offer I suggested $100 option fee for 10 days and $1000 earnest money. They countered back with same price $104K but wanted $3500 earnest mone...
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Hello BP
I have a question. I am looking at REO properties. Will the lender only consider their asking price? Are they pretty good at wanting to negotiate? Thanks for any help BP.