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We see a lot of posts related to leasing, screening tenants, increasing cash flows, analyzing investments, etc. - the positives of rental real estate. Sometimes we encounter situations or the unexpected that we have ...
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I did a search for a forum for investors, agents, lawyers, etc specifically in the Houston and surrounding areas which came up empty. So I thought I'd create one where we can discuss deals, the market, suggestions, an...
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First and foremost, thanks to Bigger Pockets and all it’s wonderful members.A little about my background….I’m active duty military, left home at the ripe age of 18.I have little real estate investing experience.I purc...
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how do i avoid purchasing in warzone areas in states i don't live?
Many Thanx
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I think this topic deserves its own thread. This might turn out to be a hard read because I copied and pasted quotes from another thread.
Bill and I started a discussion at the end of another thread with regard to...
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Economic Update
(Monday, June 15, 2020)
It’s official: The longest expansion in U.S. history ended in February as the economy fell into a deep recession, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research (“NBER”...
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To me, this is not a discrimination issue it is a protecting my neighbors and other tenants thing. Can you be straight up honest with your tenants and others in saying if you or others have Felony convictions that inc...
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How does one go about acquiring the skills needed to renovate a property. Things such as knocking down walls, raising ceilings, framing, installing carpet/hardwoods/tiles, ect.? I am a 21 year old college student a...
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Hello BP members. Recently I purchased a new rental that was distressed to say the least. I purchased the property from a landlord who was just burned out. His tenant went on a drug/drinking binge and he and locked hi...