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We all have different cleaning standards, but some people are just filthy! Below are images from an actual apartment that's been occupied by the same tenant for almost 30 years. He pays 15% below market rate but has n...
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Hey BP,I was out yesterday doing some shopping and the owners of the store I was in approached me about selling their other location. I'm a frequent customer and they know I buy real estate which is why they asked. Th...
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I made a bad investment on a cheap warehouse in Detroit for my landscaping business. I paid for in cash for 20k 4 years ago. It's in a very bad area and it got broken into a couple of times. Not feeling safe I moved ...
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I am looking into Houston and Dallas mostly, but other parts of Texas as well. What are the best strategies in these markets and what do y'all like about the market and the city as a whole to live in. I am looking t...
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I've gotten so many investors asking me what areas, neighborhoods, ZIP codes I've worked in, it's ridiculous. STOP DOING THAT TO PEOPLE.Do people have no shame when they are essentially trying to drink from the same w...
More and more I'm hearing that STRs are going to be the alternative to hotels as it looks like a recession may be eminent. Curious to hear from the forum if you are seeing the same trends in terms of your bookings. ...
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Hey all,Does anybody have experience obtaining a mortgage from a US based bank or lending company for an international property (Belize) and have any recommendations? I’m looking for options to finance a condo for vac...
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I'm a partner on a $3M syndication deal in Northern Virginia. We have 4 General Partners and a very small number of LPs. I have a small ownership percentage; I will make a larger return by contributing $500,000 to the...
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Say, I purchase a small distressed apartment complex for 500k that is valued at 600k. I renovate the apartment using an equity line (Is this a good idea, in terms of the source of funds?) My goal is to renovate the ap...