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Hey BP!So I'm finally getting my first rental property this week and I have a few random questions that I was hoping to get some help with. 1. Utilities - I'm not sure how the utilities work. There is some light remod...
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I have an applicant interested in one of the flats in my duplex, who has a stable job as an engineer at a large company and makes over 70k a year. However his credit score is quite low (around 550), and it shows he ha...
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Good morning,I have a section 8 Tenant that is blasting music from the evening hours of 6pm to 3am on a regular basis. This is a huge disturbance to my other tenants. Because of this, I put up a sign in the hallway t...
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Hello! I joined the bp community well over a year ago but have only been reading the message boards and blog. I realized I have yet to introduce my self!My name is Samantha! My husband Marco and I are from Tacoma, WA....
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Hello BP community! We are a highly motivated couple from New York, that have self educated ourselves in passive and active investing. We are currently seeking funding for our first flip in the Dallas, TX area, but ar...
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Hey everyone, I hear all the time finding the right contractor tends to be a struggle. Does anyone have a list of criteria to look for in finding a decent contractor? I'd love some help as I'm moving into my first reh...
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Reaching out looking for advice and would love to hear from those who have also lived in a HCOL area and contemplated which of the two strategies to pursue, especially as a 1st time investor.Background: I live in Quee...
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Hi everyone, I am starting fresh and have little to no experience with real estate. However, I have been interested in real estate since graduating from college and always wanted to invest in it, but I don't really kn...