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I wanted to share an article written by a good friend of mine. What do you think?Even if you are new to real estate investing, you likely know what a home auction is. You’ve probably even seen one on a TV show where p...
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Hola,Please provide input on this situation. The facts:I am trying to use equity in my rental for start up capital.The home is valued at $88.5K. I owe $47K. The interest rate is a ridiculous 7% (which I'm working t...
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Hi, my name is Ami Saunders and I've been an inactive member for a while now. I live near the San Francisco airport on the "Peninsula" which is basically Silicon Valley, the place with all that crazy venture capit...
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My friend who also invests in another market in Texas suggested that we plant a tree or two in the backyard of our new rental, says it is little cost now for a good return later. Thoughts?
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Title tells the tale. Tenant stepped on a roofing tack last night outside my rental that had just been remodeled.
She called and asked if my insurance might cover her medical expense ($160.00)
I talked to my in...
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Hello all!
I am a newer investor and have purchased 2 REO homes in the last month. Both homes are desirable homes 4/2.5 that I got for very good prices.
I have listed the first home for rent, and almost everyone that...
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We live and have rentals in northwest suburbs of IL. Our tenants have lived in one of our rental houses for 1 year and 3 months. They are responsible tenants, always are paying their rent on time and keeping up the pr...
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All I hear about is how great STRs are and how in the correct market they can basically be a money making machine. What are some of the cons or risks of owning a STR that a new investor should look out for? Asking any...
I have some very specific questions about possibly renting out rooms in my house. My partner and I bought a house 5 months ago and would like to earn some extra income to eventually rennovate the entire house. Scenari...
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I have a tenant living in my basement that pays on time and keeps the space clean. She's been here 2 years and recently purchased a new construction home with an expected completion date of December 2022. She has a ve...