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It seems to me that the landlords are providing a service for people that need housing, not exploiting them....https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/how-poor-amer...
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Im looking into purchasing properties in Indiana (East Chicago, Hammond), Vegas, and or New Orleans. Are either of these considered landlord UNFRIENDLY locations like it is here in Chicago, Illinois?
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I have been kicking the can down the road for 10+ years with REI and have never pulled the trigger. I think that is going to change though. Recently, I sat down and wrote out all my dreams and goals and what the pric...
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Im seeing what appears to be really really nice looking homes on websites like Zillow and Redfin for literally between 20-30k.The houses don’t look run down at all, but actually look renovated. Looking at the advertis...
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What’s the costliest thing that has happened to your rentals that you had to pay for? Did you sue the tenant?
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You can thank @
Dawn Anastasi
and her $23,000 house for this idea.
I'll start. I bought a house that was a three story brick house with a new roof and new electrical service for $50 full price with...
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Do you view your tenants as an asset or a liability? I'm curious whether folks here view their tenants as an asset or a liability? I'm sure many will say "both" but if you had to choose, which would you pick?Some star...
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Does anyone have any advise or information on this market?
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Hi BiggerPockets fam,
I'm Jimmy Kang and I'm just getting started out as a real estate investor. A bit about me. I read Short Term Rentals Long Term Wealth a year ago and it sparked my interest in real estate. As I s...