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I got through my first deal....well, I don't have it rented yet but wanted to share some of the details and then talk a little about why it was such a great learning experience.
ARV: 94K
Rehab: 29K
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I have a new flip that I am working on and my issue is that the kitchen cabinets are a maple color but in really good condition. I am torn on painting the cabinets white, replacing the cabinets with newer trendy white...
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One thing I've never understood is landlords won't do a thing during a tenant's lease. Then, upon turnover, they go gangbusters.
I try to put in small upgrades once or twice a year. The reason is twofold: 1. I want t...
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So I just started marketing for my new rental online and I'm starting to run into the question of are pets allowed and if so what's the deposit/monthly fee? I'm looking for opinions and policies for pets in your rent...
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Just purchased my first buy and hold rental in Madison, AL. I need help making flooring decisions! We're getting feedback from potential tenants that the carpet is old, so I'm going to replace the living room carpet...
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Ok. Finally took the first leap on REI, been reading and searching and paying attention to everything under the sun. Afraid to be the guy that regrets never making the move later in life. Found a Mentor, local frie...
Hi guys, long time listener, first time caller... I have found an REO home in Florida that needs some work that I would like to fix up and move into. It's a dream house, in a dream location, but has a few issues that...
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What would you do with these stairs to finish them out? The pics on this post are a little old but essentially the whole interior is finished except for these stairs. The house is raised 8 feet with a small entry room...
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Hi BP, my tenant asks if she can keep her sister's dog while her sister is away. She offers a fee. The dog is a bitbul 3 months old. The apartment has 6-month old carpet and freshly painted. The tenant just moved in A...
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My wife and I started listening to Bigger Pockets about three years ago and soon realized that there lay many opportunities for us to invest in real estate and make a better return than what we were in the stock marke...