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I was looking at a flyer about fair housing today and it stated that one of the things you could not do is discriminate against people receiving section 8 or any form of legal income. I get that and understand it, how...
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I am envisioning myself with single family rentals, a multiplex, or complex in the next five years..Here’s the thing. I’m in this mindset that I should be saving money until I “have enough”. Is this the right strategy...
My name is Bethany. I am a college art student in Chico, CA, major in Studio Arts. Traditional art (painting, sketching, sculpting, etc. etc.) is my real passion, yet I'd rather not have to depend on it as my living s...
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Hi BPers,I'm getting ready to replace new flooring in an upstairs rental. This house is a triplex and has two units downstairs. Someone mentioned it might be a good time to soundproof the floor. Even though we had car...
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Hello everyone! My name is Shannon and I have started this incredibly new journey of house hunting. Not only are we first time home buyers, but my husband and I are looking to invest in our future by purchasing a dupl...
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Everyone and their mom is doing Short Term Rentals. In fact, my mom (and dad) and I just went 50/50 on an Airbnb (my 4th). It seems like these days that EVERYONE I talk to is excited about Airbnb and STRs. Even people...
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I have a 3 story 3 fam with separate utilities and the 2nd floor boiler need replacement in the near future.. Its stamped 1981, and there are burn marks on the outside of it.. The tenants are seeing high gas bills...
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Here's why I don't like the 1% rule...A buy-and-hold investor should think long-term. The 1% rule doesn't matter as much if you have a 5-10 year investing horizon because it does not take into account appreciation or ...
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We have been buying multifamily properties for quite a while now. Before acquiring properties we have been doing all the underwriting ourselves. As we are growing, we are entertaining the idea of hiring a third-party ...
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Hello,
I am new to the boards and figured I would ask if anyone had some information that they could help me.
I am looking to see if anyone has an example pro forma for soft costs during the construction budget on a...