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I can't seem to get clarification on this. If you purchase a tax lien certificate and the property is vacant, do you have any right to rent it or only to physically secure it?
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Hello BP.. my first post... im in the process of purchasing a rental property.. waiting for my counter offer to be accepted. I had to take out a non owner occupied loan.. the property was 250k putting down 25% with a ...
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Hi BP Community,I'm new to the Bigger Pockets community and grateful to learn from all of you.I am planning on 1031ing my first mixed use commercial building in Los Angeles that I've managed for a few years. The CAP r...
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Can you recommend an affordable vinyl mini blind with cords to use in rentals?I've always used the Lowes Project source mini blinds. They were great, tenants understand how to use them and I can easily replace damag...
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Hello all, first time posting here on BP. I own a rental property and am managing it myself. My tenants have been wonderful so far and I haven't had to spend much time on it, but when a service call does happen, I o...
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Went to an industrial supply wholesaler. 48 rolls were $75.
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For flips. Refrigerator, microwave, stove, dishwasher. Do you just go to Home Depot or are there better places to get appliance packages? From what I remember, Home Depot didn't have the best selection on refrigerators.
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What are the pros and cons of acquiring shopping centers? and how is it riskier or safer than investing in apartment buildings?
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Is anyone buying performing notes in Maine? The one I'm looking at is newly originated as of Dec 2019. All payments are current to date. UPB of $143000, current rate 3.5%, payment $644, and not much equity at all sinc...
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#askBP We buy a lot of our supplies at Lowes & Home Depot and receive the 5% off and some bonus coupons, but it seems like there must be a better place to buy supplies. Where do you get your best discounted suppl...