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I was curious if any members could provide guidance on what tools they use to look up information about the prospective areas where they are looking to invest (crime stats, schools, job growth, housing prices, etc)? ...
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Hello all. I just read an article on commercial financing that said commercial lenders would consider rents in the decision when financing a multi-family if there were leases. I am going on a three-day car trip tomorr...
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Sorry, this is a repost (I realized my original didn't have a descriptive title so I changed the title).....
Ok, so I was supposed to close on a duplex this upcoming Thursday. Today I'm over there outside looking at...
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Howdy,I'm happy to allow approved pets in my rental properties, and it's all been fine until lately...I use a Pet Agreement form offered by Leigh Robinson, in his (wonderful) book, Landlording. It includes the clause ...
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hi BP
i have had the opportunity to be shown a home before it was listed.
it's in my farm neighborhood so great location, school, afforability, shopping, transit.
I have was given info that the seller maybe motivat...
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I’ve decided on OOS BRRRR strategies, which by themselves probably have a set of “Must Dos”. However, if anyone could offer his/her thoughts on combining best next (first?) steps for someone who is new to REI, interes...
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Hi guys,I just closed on my second property. It’s a split level house with 2 / 1 on each level, both about 900sqft. There’s a separate kitchen and living space on each level, acting as a non-conforming up/down duplex....
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I was curious how everyone goes about making offers to people that are well below asking price?For example: If some is asking 170k for there home and after you do your due diligence you know that the most you can pay ...
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What is the current law on refusing to rent to prospective tenants who have criminal records? Thank you in advance.