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This is for the bay area, and here's what I am hoping to do - buy a fixer upper for 900k - Cost seg - write off (675k)- Spend 200k in improvements- 30k in furnishingsHow does the 200k in improvements play in taxes? Ca...
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Hello everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself even tho I have been lurking on this site for a few months I finally decided to sign up and say hello. I'm not really looking to get into your normal type real estate ...
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Hello all,
I currently am under contract for a property that I plan to do some rehab on that will essentially follow the BRRRR method. For those that use the method - how do you get the best appraisal? From the answe...
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Hello everyone, rather new to tenant placing. I was wondering what services you all use to do background checks on a tenant? There are several out there and I want to make sure I use a service that is legitimate. Any ...
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Hello BP Family,I've been considering this topic over the past few weeks, as my wife and I have begun the journey of real estate investing. I thought I'd share my perspective with attention to the psychology of this p...
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I understand unless you have a RE license you can't get your property on the MLS, where else do you all advertise besides putting signs up at a few nearby street corners or hiring a realtor?
Or, are there realtors yo...
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Hi everyone,What is your opinion about collecting rent through electronic payments? Specifically online debit or credit card payments. Any good or bad stories? Any methods of preventing a tenant who uses a frauded car...
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I feel like this goes against the entrepreneurial spirit of building your own portfolio but does anyone have experience with “rent to retirement” as featured on the ads for all the podcasts?
Hello:Wondering if anyone is aware of and may have a recommendation for software to streamline and standardize operations for a real estate investment company. It should be able to manage documents, acquisition, rehab...
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You asked... we delivered! There are now "Sub-Forums" for all 50 states, plus "sub-sub forums" for the largest cities in those states. In other words, if you are investing in the Tacoma, Washington market, you'll be a...