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With supply being in the red across the Austin-Round Rock MSA, supply in peripheral cities is being uncovered and made available to purchase. For instance - there is a 5 acre lot with older livable home in Taylor, Tex...
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I am a residential building contractor specializing in whole home renovations/additions. My wife and I have decided to venture into real estate investing/flipping. Our strengths are obvious as it relates to home reno...
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Hi BP! I just want share an experience i had with my Real Estate broker today. I was told that to look for an investor that would mentor me during my initial plunge into the market is an unrealistic expectation. Accor...
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I have a few questions about estimating numbers for investment properties and how other people determine their numbers. Right now, I am looking specifically at Utility Bills and how they are determined and allocated.1...
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I have a property in contract to purchase in a few weeks. It is a foreclosure, priced below market value so there was a lot of competition. I made my offer all cash. I will be rehabbing and selling this property.I ...
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Housing demand has outpaced supply for years prior to the pandemic, and demand has only increased since then. Compounding this problem is a materials and labor shortage, such that now, building more housing is more ex...
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it seems appraisers in Florida don’t care if remodels or additions are permitted!! I am a licensed contractor and pull permits for my remodels. Others in my same areas are NOT licensed and DONT pull permits .. it of c...
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Anyone invest in NW Indiana probate deals? Mailers, phone calls or get any leads from attorneys? I currently flip, buy and hold and invest in a lot of deals in the area. I have the infrastructure to expand into market...
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Good afternoon!I am breaking into a hot and competitive market, and may have the opportunity to purchase two identical four-plexes on one lot. All units are 2bd/1ba, and currently rent for $775/mo. The units are 30 ye...
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I am thinking about using direct mail to target sellers that will consider a lease option. Is anyone building list do this? If so what is the criteria (ie: equity%, amount of time property owned, etc) you are using to...