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Hello everyone,I'd like to start by thanking everyone at Bigger Pockets for creating this resource. In the past month that I've listened to the podcast, I have transitioned from tentatively considering real estate inv...
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I have an issue and need advice.
I have a tenant who has been with me for 2 years and has been a great tenant. Today I received a text from my tenant stating, “she lost her job (contract ended) and that she won’t ha...
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I'm new to real estate world and haven't got my license yet (I start classes fairly soon) but I've been doing a lot of research and srudying already. One thing I'm not sure of is ehat exactly a listing agent does. I u...
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Hello BP friends. I'm posting for some advice. I entered into a contract with a property manager.. long story short (if you want more details just ask) my PM terminated the contract via text. PM words "You are release...
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I manage in a pretty good area. And I'm use to getting really SMART, responsible tenants who rarely give me problems.....I'll spare you the details of another ridiculous tenant story..... but they are 2 weeks from mov...
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I am closing on 2- 4 unit buildings at the beginning of next month. The existing owner has been nonexistent for the better part of the a year at the properties. We are planning on starting capital improvements right a...
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As we roll into 2018, investors are spending more time thinking of ways to get ahead. Some have already taken time out to reflect on the past year, and to set New Year’s resolutions. Others may not have put their plan...
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I purchased my first 2-family home this past July. its an up / down 2 unit that I will "house hack". The upstairs tenant (unit where I'll live) received a notice to vacate from me back in July, stating that she had un...
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Hi BiggerPockets Community!
I’m a U.S. citizen who has lived my entire life abroad, but I still submit my tax returns annually. I’m diving into U.S. real estate and debating between two strategies: buying new single-...
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We're doing a rehab on a house in Sunriver, Oregon. It was built in the 70's. How do you determine if drywall/sheetrock should be replaced or is it possible to lightly sand and do new texture?