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hello everyone,So I got my first rental property and one of the many things that I’ve thought to replace was the flooring. The place came with very old fashioned laminate square which are not very appealing. I was won...
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I'm looking at several HomePath properties in more amenable markets than my own and many will require some degree of repair before their rent-ready.
My question to you guys is how would you best advise on ...
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I'm in the process of converting a 401k into a SDIRA and was wondering if any fellow BPer's would care to share what has worked or not worked for them using this investment approach. Is it best to purchase individual...
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Here's a list of my pros and cons of medium-term rentals as compared to traditional LTR. This list is based on my own personal experience of running a monthly rental in Austin, TX.Cons:1. More turnover - My average st...
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Hi All,I graduated university in 2017 and have been working in a big tech company for two and a half years. Real estate is something I have been learning by myself for the past year. I am trying to avoid paralysis by ...
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Looking for anyone who has a duplex that is mix of STR & LTR and claim material participation for the STR side for the "STR loophole" to offset active W2 income? I recently had an email exchange with my CPA regard...
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We have a house that we owe $235K on the first and another $85K on the second. The house is on a penninsula that is reclaimed phosphate mine in the middle of a lake. Most of the home owners on the penninsula have file...
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Howdy folks,Hope every one is staying cool in hot, hot summer dog days!!Anyway, I been buying houses from wholesalers for myself and for my investors and happen to deal with wide variety of them. From big sharks to lo...