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Ok so we are looking at a property where the current rent being charged is $325 per month. The going average for the area is $500-$550. Without using a property manager, purchase the property we would want to raise ...
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Please share the best way you have found to handle water bills. I am trying to find the most hands-off/time-saving approach. I will share my current approach now and if you have suggestions please share them.(My proce...
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Hello,
I am looking to split the water expense and wanted to know who I can reach out to that can help out with the process. Would it be a plumber? Has anyone gone through this experience before that can share what n...
Hi everybody! I was wondering who here makes their tenants pay their utilities and how you charge them. Do you put the bills in their name or do you get the bill then put it in with their rent? Thanks
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Hello! My partner and I are actively looking for our first deal in West Michigan. We plan on refinancing my primary residence to finance the deal...the home is worth about 15-20% more than I purchased it for in 2013 a...
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Im wondering if there is anyone with experience buying mortgages right now. Im wondering what to expect a lender to discount an existing first position mortgage on a property that is starting a foreclosure process. ...
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Hey BP community! I’m new to real estate investing and am looking into the short term rental model in a few destination markets in the US. Looking for advice on property types and platforms that you have had success...
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Hey all!My Girlfriend and I got started in real restate investing via house-hacking. We both currently own duplexes in the greater Nashville,TN area (Springfield and Ashland City). My girlfriend purchased her duplex v...
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I connected with a broker last week and they asked me to sign an NDA. I was completely okay with signing an NDA, but asked if the commission would be paid by the seller or buyer. The broker got really upset with me an...
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I am getting into the game and having a hard time getting data form even some exp. investors on this.
The vacancy in my area is roughly 5% (urban NJ areas).
However, I use 10% for all my calcs for 4-family homes..
N...