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Hello Bigger Pockets! I'm new to these forums and hoped to ask my first question - for those that have already reached their goals of financial independence, or are are getting close and making plans, I'm curious to ...
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So my wife and I were about to submit an offer on a property in a great neighborhood - Morningside/East English - in Detroit. We had two different HMLs lined up to do the deal and we were about to submit an offer whe...
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So I sold a house for $250k and my tax guys says I will owe $20k in taxes. I am trying to do a 1031 exchange but would you buy a property that's not really a good deal to avoid the taxes. I have 2 duplexes lined up th...
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New to investing, and this will be my first deal.My husband and I are in contract for a duplex. It is a good deal for us and the home inspection went relatively well. There is only one problem and that is mold in the ...
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Hi Guys,I have done 4 flips the last 3 years the last one was bad. The contractor was a sob to say the least but lesson learned. I been thinking if I should buy another flip or are people waiting for the next 6 mont...
My 71 yo mother rented a room in her mobile home to a 55 yo man. There is no rental contract and she’s never rented to anyone else so didn’t realize she was making herself a landlord. 1.5 years later she is evicting ...
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Investment Strategy of a Broke GuyIntro: I would like a "reality check" on how actionable my investment strategy is. All direction, incite, or alternatives are very welcome. I have already read a good number of guid...
Hello everyone,I have been looking around the Cleveland area and am finding some intriguing prospects in Old Brooklyn Cleveland, the housing prices are much more affordable. Can anyone shed some light on the area? I k...
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Alright we have had a significant update on the Toledo Lead Paint Ordinance and wanted to post the details for those of us who own property in Toledo (or Ohio, we have several municipalities such as Cleveland, Columbu...
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Hi BP,We have a retail spot available and there is this couple who have been showing serious interest in leasing it for a restaurant. Here is the dilemma:2 persons will be on lease. The husband, and a partner. It i...