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. Hi BP, I am a newbie investor in Houston, TX and I want to build a rental portfolio. I’ve been told that “house hacking” or buying a single-family residence (SFR) with a downpayment assistance program and renting o...
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GreetingsI'm selling a single-family rental property that I own in the Tampa area after renting it for 13 years due to never-ending repairs with the pool. (Note to self: Never buy a rental property with pool). It is t...
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Hi there! I am just starting out and considering purchasing a home in Rockville, MD. Since I am having trouble finding cash flow positive properties in the area, my plan is to rent by the room with 5 individual leases...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $115,000
Cash invested: $15,000
Sale price: $203,000
I initially bought this property on the MLS. I had a tenan...
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This seems like an extremely conservative strategy for someone my age (I'm 26), but all I really care about is being able to retire comfortably and early in my early 40s. I know nothing is guaranteed, but does this c...
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Just moved to Oklahoma City and want to know if there is an active Bigger Pockets group here. I would love to meet up with investors in OKC to learn the local market and share ideas with others in this area who are a...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $355,000
Cash invested: $25,000
Contributors:
Lyra Dominguez
House with guest house. The guest hous...
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hello my name is Bernard and I'm very interested in real estate investing. I have not done any deals yet but have been studying and researching everything I can find on the subject. if anyone can give me any guidance ...
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Have you ever had a Real Estate investing "epiphany" or idea that you shared with someone only to have them shoot holes in it? What was it? We're they right?
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I'm dealing with my first vacancy/getting a new tenant. My prior tenants were fine and have handed in there keys. I was wondering if I should change the locks on the doors when I change my tenants.