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NEGOTIATED SALES PRICE $754,498...and $98? Really?
Why would the price have not been negotiated up $2.00 to $754,500 or down $98.00 to $754,400, a round number? Do you know how much chaos and extra time and effort throughout the loan process correcting the sales pri...
Sunday Nguyen
Success on 1st R.E investment, tips on doing it better the next?
Hi to all BP friends!After a year or more of grooming and learning everything I could about R.E investment, I've made my first purchase in Feb 2, 2018. It was a probate property, no court confirmation needed, and also...
Alex Chin
New to real estate from Seattle, Washington
Hello Bigger Pockets.My name is Alex Chin. I stumbled onto BP while listening to random Youtube Videos on the basics and tips of rental real estate investing.I am interested in long-long-term buy and hold rental prope...
Joseph M.
Damage to REO close to closing ...Should I get a credit?
I am close to buying an REO property that is close to closing. I did a recent walk through and discovered that someone removed the dishwasher and damaged the cover of an in wall A/C unit. It didn't appear to be a forc...
Brad Hammond
Portland, ORE restricting rent increases till 3/31
I saw on the Oregonian that Portland is now mandating landlords to pay relocating fees if we raise rent from now until 3/31/2021 and tenants can not afford the new rental rate. Tenants must provide a written statemen...
Benita Matheson
How do I buy my 2nd property??
So I just closed on a small TRI plex and was able to get that property with an FHA loan. I have about 24k for a down payment on another property, but was wondering how people go about getting a second loan right afte...
Dawn Simpson
Newbie making an offer on REO (My First)
Hi, I am newbie and am about to make an offer on a REO property. I plan to renovate while living in the house then either making it a rental or selling after a couple of years. The area is where I plan to buy and rent...
Christian Nachtrieb
After 2 Years of Inaction, FINALLY Made the Plunge in Boston
I don't normally create these kinds of posts / discussions in any segment of my life, but I feel like something as big as real estate investing with how frustratingly impossible it can appear at times, warranted one. ...
Uri E.
Canceling a lease before tenant's move-in date
Tenant has been making small payments towards the total move-in costs. We are one day before move-in, and tenant is 40% short. Already questioning my judgment and wondering ... if the total move-in costs are not full...
Willie Creear III
Mid-Term Rental Strategy: Rent By Room
I currently own a Mid-Term rental located in Greater Seattle. One of the strategies I picked up early to utilize was renting by the room. Through trial & error I have learned how to support this specific rental st...