What happens if we buy a house and then it turns out the seller has liens and a HELOC loan / debt that is larger than the sale price?
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Hello BiggerPockets community,As a newbie, I have been playing spectator for a few weeks while soaking in all of the knowledge and experiences shared on the site. I've had three years of experience in Real Estate Sale...
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I invest in single family houses. My ultimate goal is to invest in larger apartment complexes.
I have a rental property in California that I currently manage myself. I am trying to decide if it should be placed into an LLC for increased personal asset protection, versus only having an umbrella insurance. I hav...
As a first time investor, I've read a couple of books Turner recommended. Author Loftis says I should invest in duplexes, trips and quads. Ken McElroy says I should set my sights higher from the beginning. I'd appreci...
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Hello fellow investors,I’m looking to start some Real Estate investing side businesses. Cleaning: both the cleaning out the properties when you first get them under your control and construction cleanup.Moving Co: Som...
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I’m doing a deep dive into the property management industry and trying to stay on top of the latest trends across the nation. Whether it's a small, family-owned PM company or a mid-scale operator wi...
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I have bought, held, and sold duplexes here in NC. I am looking to grow in to larger apartment complexes in NC and possibly other states. What areas have people had to best experience ? What are the main things to wat...
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Why Do You Think Tenants Like Management Companies Over Self-Managed Properties?
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I notice a lot of large apartment buildings in my area (Toronto) are being managed by third party property management companies. Why would a company that owns a building like this decide to outsource management instea...