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I'm in Calgary, Canada. I currently own my own home (no outstanding debt) - typical single family starter close to schools, etc. I'm purchasing a new home that has a basement suite (although a bit of work needed if I ...
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I am considering buying my first rental property and wanted some feedback from people that have done it before. Feel free to tell me it’s a bad idea, give advice, encourage, or tell me your process. Everything helps. ...
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Hi BP,
You know how they ask at the end of each podcast "What do you believe sets apart successful real estate investors from all those who give up, fail, or never get started?" --- well, I have been in the "never g...
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tldr: bought rental property sight unseen due to military orders and buying out of state. Realtor failed to mention that there were train tracks and a railroad crossing right behind the house. Found out after I closed...
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I currently live in a really popular tourist area in Southern California (La Jolla) and know of many people that are having tons of success renting extra rooms, units, or their whole property through AirBnB.
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I own small commercial multifamily B class property that is being surrounded by newly built rental apartments in Lawrenceville in a prime location. I am trying to decide whether to sell or hold on. We bought it 2 yea...
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well.... we just got denied for another loan...DTI ratio too high for me and my hubby. I'm starting to get discouraged. I wish I would have found this site years ago or read rich dad poor dad. Too many credit cards......
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We had a really bad guest this past weekend. We are still cleaning up the mess. The summary is this: The guest claimed to have a service animal to aid her medically. We told her that she is allowed under ADA and Airbn...
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Hello fellow BPers. I have been a long time reader of these forums and have picked up a tremendous base of knowledge from you, my colleagues, on this forum. I am mostly a passive investor, and so have not had a real...
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As title, I am interested in following markets: (no particular order)1. Raleigh NC2.Wilmington, NC3. Charlotte, NC4.Richmond, VA5.Virginia Beach, VA6.Jasonville, FL7.Tampa, FL8.Knoxville, TN9.Memphis, TNAmong those, R...