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I have spoken with several of you by email and phone the last couple of weeks about Gatlinburg investing and the increasingly imminent recession. I decided to write a blog post on the subject today. Feel free to che...
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In 2022, I’d like to choose a route to start my investment portfolio. I don’t own any property yet and based on lots of content and people sharing their many years of experience, I see the value in investing in long t...
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I am considering buying my first rental property in the Gatlinburg area.
I am hoping to get a property management company to stay hands off so I can continue working full time and hopefully be able to purchase a sec...
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Greetings bigger pockets.I need urgent help. I am living in an owner occupied duplex and renting out the other side. This is my first rental and I closed last December.My tenant just got shot last night. It's not clea...
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My experience with Memphis invest has been great until my first tenants broke the lease, and left with $3900 repair cost. What separate Memphis invest from other turnkey providers is their excellent customer service. ...
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Rehab newbie here. We started demo on one unit in our new fourplex today. The kitchen alone had 4 different types of cabinets, 2 mismatched counters (that were connected) and once we tore up the first layer of floorin...
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Case Study for Houshacking in Minneapolis, Minnesota:Bought a duplex for 3.5% down on an FHA mortgage: $6370Rehab said duplex: roughly $10,000. This consisted of carpet, laminate floors and paint in the lower unit, co...
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A few years ago if a tenant owed you rent or damaged your property you could enter the premises and “hold” certain items. It’s an old law I believe but was still could be used. It’s so old you couldn’t take their goat...
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So I was having another discussion with a friend of mine yesterday. He is my potential lender and has money to invest but is skiddish about jumping in. I told him that with his backing and my drive, knowledge and will...
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I have a property in contract where the owner is distressed and will do anything to get out. It needs a little work so a lease option is not going well, but I was contacted today by an investor who wants the prope...