Hi, I'm new here and read the forum fairly regularly, but wanted some opinions on a prospective tenant. I've had my rental for 2 years, the first tenant was a lucky find (great renter, high income, exceptionally respo...
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Many people feel you should be debt free before buying an investment property, while I feel if numbers are right that investment property can help you pay off the debt although theres definitely risk. What do you all ...
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Hello All,
Please help decide or expose my blind spots.
I have 3 rental properties in Sothern CA, Orange County area. I have low debt on all of them. I am 45 and have a career, I do not depend on RE for income. ...
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Hey everyone!
Brand new real estate investor. We just closed on our first townhome in Gainesville, Ga. My wife and I are extremely thankful to you all for helping us take this next journey in life.
We were heavil...
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In Lake Charles, LA
single family home.
My dilemma: My tenants(not married) signed a 12-month lease in August. By November the female moved out for a job opportunity in a different state. By December they were broke...
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Hello BPers !What are some of your favorite quotes or words that keep you tracking toward your goals?Stay well and safe everyone !
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I recently got a new job and will be moving to Washington DC, I’m now ready to purchase my first home and I want it to be an investment property. I will be making 105k. I do not have a down payment but am ready to sav...
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I am really interested in pulling the trigger on what I think is an awesome deal. 3 bed 2 bath 1600 sq ft property on a golf course lot. It is in an amazing private neighborhood, matter of fact my real estate mentor i...
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So I have been very busy this year (my first year) and have acquired a few investment properties, and a few more are in works...If this continues, and I expect it to be the case, I shall exhaust my conventional 10 loa...
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Hello Bigger Pockets!My name is Ernest "Pete" Peterson and I am from Glens Falls, NY. I am new to the forum and hope to gain knowledge from other members experience and wisdom. I work on the railroad and also work a...