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So I was just watching a flipping show. I dont want to publicly shame the individuals....but after doing the math using the numbers they used on the TV show for purchases, sales and renovation costs, and estimating th...
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Hi all,I finally pulled the trigger and purchased a property at auction! The finally cost after auctioneer fees and closing was $63,800. All new HVAC and roof. The repairs seem to be mostly cosmetic and I would like t...
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I just picked up a house to flip and I'm not sure what to do with a design issue. Below you can see a short wall from the front and the back. The obvious thing to do is to simply remove the wall and that would give ...
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Has anyone tried to send a handwritten (real or printed) letter on a business formatted letterhead? Just like a YL we all know but on company branded paper. It would seem that most of the personal effect which drives ...
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My wife and I are looking to buy a primary residence in Austin, Texas (3/2 starter, ~1200-1500 sf). We'd like to house hack without giving up too much privacy (i.e., don't want to share our personal unit but okay with...
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Hey everyone!I'm just at my two years of ownership of my first *intentional* investment property. I think this discussion could be relatable to many others looking to break into their first actions!I bought this prope...
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I'm investigating if I qualify as a RE Professional for the IRS. I'm retired with no W2 income. Primary income is from real estate, investments, pensions and IRA. We currently own 38 units held in LLCs and privatel...
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Hello everybody!I am so excited of joining the BP forum! My name is Nick. I am 100% made in China. I never thought that I will be doing real estate investment. I remember seeing the Chinese real estate market booming ...
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Hey guys, I live in Phx,Az , single no debt what so ever, in car sales business (self employed)and monthly I make anywhere from $3k to $10k after everything, experian score is 640, im guessing with that fair score and...
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Hello, I am considering putting an ADU behind my rental property in East Palo Also. Keeping the setbacks aside, I can build around 40*20 = 800 sf ADU. Keeping rentability in mind, I am trying to do a 2bed/1bath I have...