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Hi!I am a complete rookie when it comes to real estate. My plan is to become a contractor and rehab properties with my partner in Houston. However, there is no guide to becoming a contractor. Should I go to school for...
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What have other investors found as most effective strategies to finding deals?I’m here in Central Jersey and have been scanning the market for about 9-12 months without much success. I’m starting to believe that once ...
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Hi,I’m going through. 4plex tenant eviction In Alhambra and have already filed an unlawful detainer and got a court date.tenants who currently are paying about $1,500/month are asking for $20,000 and free rent for 9 m...
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I am about to start an Air BnB and am concerned about smells between guests, especially if they smoke or bring pets w/them. I'm considering getting an air purifier or ozone generator that can quickly clean the air, es...
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Hi All, I have a tenant who has come back to me requesting her 400 dollars of the 1200 dollar security deposit. She was 1/4 roomates and did pay 400 of the 1200 deposite. They all vacated the property early due to co...
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After seeing several posts regarding pet rent, I decided it is a perfect way to increase cash flow. I used to charge $300 PET FEE for new tenants. After the first year, I didn't collect another time upon renewal. I us...
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hi everyone new to the site very excited about investing in real estate. I 'm a cable technician from Ocala FL have been for the past 15 years and i love it. Meeting new people everyday and forming friendships with...
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Ok - So I've been getting ready to get into REI like most people on this forum. I want to start buying multi-families up in and around the state I live in. I wrote up a business plan and starting to form a LLC - Now...
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Hey, I'm Freddy and I'm new to BP. I live in Miami, Florida. I'm a full time uber driver, and a part time figure skater. I'm very excited to learn all I can in hopes to flip my first distressed house by the end of thi...