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I am currently under contract to purchase my first duplex. I am looking to start investing slowly and hope to acquire and fix up a few rental properties in the next couple of years. I would like to keep my personal f...
I received this in e-mail today. Just thought I would share this and open it up for discussion.
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Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Do A 1031 Exchange
By Stephen A. Wayner, Esq., CES
Between 2000 and 200...
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Hey my Name is Nicholas, I'm running into a problem with financing, little bit of a backstory I've recently turned 19 and have been working in solar sales for the past year and before that I was working at a pizza pla...
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Well I just finished writing my profile introduction and uploading a picture because I was getting sick of looking at the gray tie'd avatar already. So here I am! Glad to be introducing myself in this forum and I lo...
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I have been analyzing a number of properties on Zillow using the Bigger Pockets rental calculator and I am finding, from a price perspective, that most houses in my area just aren't a good fit for rental properties. ...
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My first property is going on the market next week (!!). I'm thinking whether to provide linens/towels. I do have them but someone told me it creates additional hassle for cleaning personnel (my house sleeps 20 = lots...
Hi everyone,So I bought a 4 bed 2 bath house in June 2018, now it's December 2018 in the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Mt. Washington). The place isn't in that bad of shape moving in so I decided to turn key th...
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House will be rented to 6-10 Students... What would you recommend for entry? Various options- Keyless? Landlordlocks? Kwikst ? Thanks
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Hello BP Do It Yourselfers! The shower wall in one of my rental units has started to separate from the wall. See photos below (note they should be rotated 90 clockwise). How would you recommend I fix this? I was think...
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Hi BPLooking to purchase a duplex I have under contract. Do you typically purchase a survey when purchasing a new property? If so, what type and why? I understand easements could be an issue, but my understanding is I...