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Attaining License While Away For Studies
Blessings all,My name is Benedict, but you all can call me Thomas. I turned 18 two weeks ago, and I have had it set in my mind that I want to be a real estate agent since I was 16. However, education is one of the mos...
Kenneth Cowan
What makes a market like Indianapolis work?
There are deals to be had everywhere in this country if you look. But there seems to just be a lot of return potential in Indianapolis.
My question here is WHY. What is happening there that has prices low but rents...
Bruce Steinetz
Assistance with estimating basement repair costs
I am looking for assistance in estimating repair costs for basements when sizing up potential rental properties. I have two categories of basements in mind. Category 1: the basement shows some hairline cracks at the...
Rick Birkey
When to sell
Hello.I have a property in the Dallas area that's currently cash flowing about $550/month (prior to reserves). It's a large house--about 2,500 sf that was built in the early 70s. The property is in pretty good condi...
Vinay M.
Cost of Capex items in midwest?
Hi everybodyI am new to real estate and am thinking of purchasing turnkey homes out of state.Specifically, I live in NY and want to buy in KCMO and Indy.I have been evaluating several TK houses in the $50k to $60k ran...
James Free
Personal Finance Software Options
I've been a big fan of Mint.com for years. It allows me to track everything I have, categorize, export, and graph. I can set budgets and goals. It has a smooth browser and smartphone experience. It syncs real-estate w...
Jazmine S.
Do lenders take available credit into consideration?
I am trying to decide if it's a good investment to purchase an AU or two before I apply for funding. (I'm going either the HML or Portfolio route). If they look at income, liquid assets, and debt to income, would avai...
Andrew M.
understnading cash flow
i am trying to better understand how people get cash flow from the rental properties they use. Is it the way a property is financed that creates the cash flow or does it just have to do with the price you paid for the...
Chris T.
Strategies for listing on the MLS during the holidays?
I have a flip on the market for over 30 days now, just like @Christopher Blanco. Flip Not Selling - 15 showings, all positive feedback, no offersBut unlike Chris, I only have 5 showings. I have read a bunch of suggest...
Nathan Ley
First Time Real Estate Investor. Duplex Help Needed!
Hi BiggerPockets! I am grateful to have found a forum comprised of such knowledgable real estate investors.
Background: I am a 27 year-old military officer with no prior real estate investing experience. My i...