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I am planning to not renew my current tenants lease when the year is up. I still have 6 months before that happens (I'm clearly eager to get him out), but want to plan ahead and get an idea of what others do. He liv...
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Seriously considering adding a spa with our pool build in the fall. I see a ton of rentals in the Orlando market with a pool/spa combo. Not that many up here in the Panhandle but I think it’d do well. How do you manag...
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I am very new and looking to do a house hack for my first property. The problem is that I live in Upstate New York. Every decent looking duplex I find costs over $200,000. When I do the analysis I find that the prop...
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I am a tenant living in Chicago. I lived in an owner-occupied building with 2 total units. I moved out March 30, 2024 and just recently received a letter from the landlord (54 days later) with deductions and reasons...
Dear Biggerpockets members,I want to thank you all for providing insight and knowledge about real estate investing on this site. I am learning something new everyday and am excited to getting started with my first rea...
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I have found a deal that by purchasing it with 20% down, and renting out the extra bedroom, I will eliminate my housing costs entirely. I have the down payment plus a little extra, but I don't currently have a job. Ho...
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We purchased a duplex and Brevard county Florida. We are living in one side and getting the other side ready to rent. Because of the age of the house (1957) location citizens insurancr is the only insurance that will...
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G'Day everyone,It's your favorite Aussie here lolI've been living in the US for 5+ years now and there is one thing that hasn't stopped happening.And that is regular folks always trying to screw me on price because of...
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I am currently invested in a good number of long term rentals in Lubbock, TX, and have looked into the short term rental game. What are the benefits (if any) to short term vs long term? It seems the monthly amount yo...
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I was wondering if anyone had any experience or was planning on building or converting existing living space into an extra unit in California, or any state for that matter. The reason I specifically mentioned CA is be...