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Over the past few years, we have seen a huge market shift in the Austin, Tx market. From skyrocketing house prices, high-interest rates, and the changes to operating an STR. I am interested to hear your strategies due...
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Hello everybody! I'm trying to learn and gather all the information I need to start analyzing some properties in my area. The biggest problem I have now is how to determine which areas are good versus bad to invest in...
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I have a partner that I am taking down a STR with and we are planning to use hard money to fund purchase + rehab, exit out through a refinance most likely. My question is how do flippers or others experienced with BRR...
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I live in a large, seemingly mismanaged apartment complex in an area that usually commands higher rents, and I'm studying the property, turning it over in my head. I think if I could contact the owner I could probably...
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Apartments should be in your retirement portfolio. Get 8 to 12 percent return.
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I've never done a flip before. Some things are obvious, like baseboards, drywall, and cabinets have to be done before painting. Does flooring have to be done before painting? I assume everyone can work at the same tim...
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When deciding to invest in a certain market what does it mean if there are a lot of rental units compared to not so many.
I.E.
Town A) 80% home owners 17% rental and 3% vacant
Town B) 50% home own...
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Ok, random one here... anyone in Indy ever put solar panels on your rentals? Now before you tear into my crazy idea... I know, I know... I'm sure there a ton of reasons why you don't want to do this... but I'm an env...
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Hey BP!Say you have a duplex that you paid $60k for.Rental income is $1000/month. ($500 upper / $500 lower), property taxes ~2500, insurance ~$600, no major expenses on my end, utilities all in tenants name.Basement h...
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I have read posts discussing who does the snow removal but didn't come across one regarding how often. Question is, if there was a snow storm that lasted let's say 8 hrs and accumulated10 inches, do you clean up...