Finally Closed our First Deal!It has been a little over two years since I stumbled across the BP Podcast and began the journey to purchase my first rental property, and while it took significantly longer than I origin...
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Hi all!It appears to be a shortage of Lenders (GA) that I'm finding that have the Fannie Mae Homestyle product. I was looking at homes on Fannie Mae Homepath and I'm interested in buying a fixer upper. In comparison t...
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So I'm finally taking this a little more seriously and I've hooked up with a contractor and his wife who happens to be a real estate agent. I have no experience. Period.He has been in construction for 15 years, has ...
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I am currently house hacking a 4-unit and plan to continue to grow my real estate portfolio. My question is do I hire a bookkeeper right out of the gate or start with quickbooks on my own?
FYI I have never used eithe...
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Austin and Dallas made the initial cut out of 238. If you've been following the Amazon HQ2 news, this probably isn't surprising. However, it's now definitely time for Texas investors to pay extra attention. From CNBC:...
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First POST ALERT🙏🏽Hello Bigger Pockets Community ,I have a burning desire to start my own short term rental business ! I’ve been juggling filming a t.v series and trying to get my hands on a rental property either own...
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1. Reduce Taxable Income. Many real estate investors have W2 employment or 1099 employment. Either way, there is tax liability for these investors. How much individuals pay in taxes does not depend solely on what your...
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I wanted to spark a conversation about a topic that’s been gaining traction in our industry: the balance between realtor-led showings and self-guided tours for properties.As landlords, we all want to maximize engageme...
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807 Rosalia Dr. Sanford, FL 32771My first finished rehab.Original ARV quoted from wholesaler was $165k when I bought it back in September 2017. I finally finished it in May 2018. Went ahead and listed it for $169k. Go...
We found a home that suited our needs and desires. We were told that over 50 people came to the open house. (I think it was a sunny day) We were told there were expecting multiple offers and an escalation clause was a...