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In this week’s blog, I am turning it over to Cole Thompson. He uses his 25 years of experience to offer insight on the parallels between the market during 2007-2012 and today’s market.
As a seasoned professional in ...
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Hi BP,I live in Charlotte NC and have a townhouse currently rented to section 8 tenant. Rents are $995 for the past 2 years. I plan to increase rents when renewal next year, but having trouble figuring out what a fair...
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Well, simplisafe has been a great product but the freaking theives stole my entire electrical meter box as well as my keypad for the system HA! (This is a hysterical laugh...)Here is what I've been searching for the l...
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I’m looking into investing in Texas and I’m from California. What are the best areas to invest and are there any current investors in BP from Texas?
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I just read a fairly scary article in the Telegraph that I wanted to pass on to the rest of you. What are your thoughts about the current trade imbalance with China and their control of so much us debt?
Anyone have ...
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I'm working on a golf course clubhouse/restaurant/bar that needs some basic remodeling and a new, fresh look. Its a unique (but nice) setup, with a circular bar in the middle surrounded by tables, seating, dance floor...
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So I am finally ready to jump in and buy my first single family rental property. There is a city about 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis with property values that fit my financial strategy ($180,000 - $350,000 appr...
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I started purchasing rental property in 2018, and I’m ready to transition to this full-time within the next 2-3 years, which means leaving my W-2.I’m posting here to gather some insight as to how to prepare myself, as...
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I just closed on a mobile home on about 1/3 acre in a medium density residential zoning area. The mobile home and garage are basically no value besides bringing a little rent in while going through entitlements, but t...
I see people trying to create a buyer’s list all the time. In the old days they would go to the REIA meetings and walk around getting everyone’s phone number and email. Nowadays people will post on a Facebook group an...