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Hello, Bigger Pockets people! After lurking for a few months, I figured it's time to do the official introduction. I'm looking toward retiring from my 9 to 5 job in about 10 years, and want to supplement my 401(k)/I...
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I have one of these kwikset smart locks but didn’t install it and don’t have the original tool for the tiny hole. Can I use the tool from another lock on it and rekey it as long as I have the current key? Previous ow...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Sparta.
Purchase price: $210,000
Sale price: $355,000
Our first project was a 3 bedroom/3 bath bi-level with extensive HVAC issue...
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I was a real estate agent for about 3 years until I was offered a job that I couldn't resist working from 8:30-2pm everyday with two little boys at home and very well paid so I let my REL expire. I am now about to in...
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Those of you with rental houses, do you put in a W/D? Or do you just list them as washer and dryer hookups? I remember way back when I rented I didn't have my own washer or dryer. Do tenants these days bring their own...
If I get a loan to buy a rental property and fix it up, how will it start making me income until the loan is paid for? Wouldn’t the rent just go to making the payment each month?
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I've found a lender that is offering the same rates for 15% down or 20% down. At 15% down, we have to pay PMI and the monthly cash flow takes a hit. The COCR improves, but I am curious what everyone thinks. Is it ...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Cincinnati.
Purchase price: $6,419
Cash invested: $300,000
Contributors:
Tom Savoca
Buy and Hold BRRRR 3 u...
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Hello everyone, I fairly new to the Real estate investing world, I have not gotten my first investment property yet although I have enough knowledge on how to do it but I am stuck. Can anyone help me with some rules t...
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When my wife and I bought our first real estate home which is our primary residence. I used FHA with that house and under my name. Due to my wife credit at that time wasn't qualified. It is only under my name. My ques...