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I am new to Bigger Pockets. My husband and I placed a contract on a short sale (investment property) in August expecting it to take at least 6 months, but the process moved quicker than expected and we are c...
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Good morning from Chicago,I am an owner/occupant of a Tri-plex.I'm a 26 year old kid and this is my first property and first year as a landlord. So far so good and a really positive experience up until my first hiccup...
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I just wrapped up this book. Took notes along the way on my iPad. Fantastic Read. Wanna save some of you money and time. I picked it up base don multiple recommendations at the end of BP Podcasts. It’s less granular a...
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So we got a call from our property manager and said that the toilets were backing up. She sent a reputable plumbing company out and they gave us a $9000 bid to do excavating, repairs, etc. due to some roots getting ...
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Hey Bigger Pockets Community,I'm very interested in learning about multi-family investing and accelerating my education. The Wheelbarrow Profits Academy costs $20K. Is that the best way to engage the Jake and Gino c...
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As we all observe and fear the Coronavirus, we see many cities under “shelter-at-home” restrictions, and many “non-essential” businesses closing. Then on the other hand, the Fed lowered rates almost to zero, and mortg...
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I started off as a Police Officer at 22yrs old. While doing that I purchased my first home at 23yrs old. I bought a double home. Here in Cleveland that consists of an apartment on the bottom and an apartment above th...
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I’ve read a few articles reporting that the idea of Rent Strike(s) is gaining momentum. Apparently, advocates have moved past a request seeking deferred payments, or other options, to simply demanding that rent be wai...
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When I find a promising multi-unit rental property, I usually assume that 50% of the gross rents is what I'll have after operating expenses to pay my mortgage. The listing sheets have a breakdown of the operating expe...
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Bet that got your attention! Don't get me wrong I am a huge believer in using private money but I would recommend that newbies not use it!WHY?! You may ask! Private money is great and will take you far but if you are...