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How restrictive is the zoning in Philadelphia for SFH to MFH conversions? Is this something people recommend?Let's say I buy a townhouse in good shape and the only thing the conversion would require is a kitchen. Any...
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Hey everyone! I am currently about a month into my house hacking adventure here in OKC! So far everything has been going well. I have definitely learned that everything takes more time than I'd expected when it comes ...
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I’m going to explain to everyone the payment structure of a Real Estate Agent. I sense there is a disconnection between investors and agents because both parties do not understand each other as well as they should. In...
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Hi, BP community,We are meeting our first tenants tomorrow. I've heard it's best to tell them we are the property management rather than the owners.What other advice do you give?Thanks in advance.
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My tenant called me last night and said that her daughter plugged in an iron in her room and that it somehow set off the circuit and there is no electricity in her room. She said that they unplugged everything in ...
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Tenants moved in 11/1/18. Property is out of state. I manage, but have a friend locally whom I pay to handle things I cannot do from afar. Tenants have done a few things that have caused me to question their honesty. ...
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Hello BiggerPockets,After about half a year of learning and searching for my first investment property, I've finally found a property which I plan to “house-hack”. We are in contract now and the inspection period ends...
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I'll keep it short. I see a possible opportunity to build some equity, but this is my first rehab. This property is a rental, so there's no pressure.
I bought my property for 55k. 1100 square feet. 3 bd 1 ba. Built ...
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So far I’ve only invested in single family homes. I’m looking to invest in something larger but was curious as to why it seems many of these properties seem to stay for sale for a long time? With single family houses ...
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My boyfriend and I recently purchased our first duplex with an FHA renovation loan. Our contractor was approved through the bank, so he has his insurance and the whole 9 yards. He got 80% of the way through the work h...