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Hello a unique situation with timing of trying to get pre-approved for a loan and looking for a solution to this problem. I am looking to buy my first property (single family that can easily be converted into a duplex...
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Hello,
Just wanted to ask this question. I have a lot of student debt, and was wondering when I start to gain momentum on investing in properties, should I put some towards my student loans (what percentage). I also...
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How much can I expect to pay for general contractors?
Let's say that prior to making an offer to buy a rehab, I hire contractor A to do an initial walk-through with me and come up with a detailed improvement ...
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Palos Hills ILPurchase Price: $177,351Renovations: $53,000Sales Price: $315,000 (305,500 net to seller).PROFIT: OVER $60,000!
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Hi folks!Here's the situation. We bought a building last year with this particular inherited tenant. She was on a year lease and paying under market, so when her lease expired in the spring, we raised her rent $30 (s...
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I currently have 5 SFH rentals and I am considering getting my Real Estate License. Are there any downsides to getting a Real Estate license and owning rentals?I would potentially use the license to supplement retirem...
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I would like to get your opinion on a property I'm selling right now. It seems to me my agent is not putting her best effort in helping to sell fast and obtaining key information in the process. i have worked with thi...
If real estate investing was easy, everyone would be doing it! The truth is that, despite the financial freedom and flexibility it offers, investing is hard work. And it’s even more difficult if you’re working a full-...
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Hey all,
When you all chose to be real estate investors (and had a full-time job), did you decide to quit your job and pursue real estate?
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My wife and I bought our first owner occupied home in January 2019. We were intending to live in it and rent it out using Airbnb in the summer since we live in Alaska and the population here skyrockets. She got offe...