I had my first minor emergency a short time ago-a plumbing leak that had water squirting out of a supply shutoff valve inside a unit. Happened during easy daytime hours on my day off work. Handled it. Cool. :)Then lit...
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I'm a 21 y/o student going to UC Davis, CA. Would it be okay to make a 30% down payment on a property that is worth roughly $400,000? I am wondering whether it would be safer to hire a property manager as opposed...
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If you decide not to make an offer on a property is it customary to let the seller know?
Thanks.
Lorna
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Hi guys!,I have a question that I would love to hear the communities thoughts on! So I have an off market opportunity to purchase a 4 family in a nearby market that has 9 bedrooms on public record. HOWEVER,The landlor...
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Bigger Pockets Family,Thank you all for being such a wonderful community. I recently joined and am already getting the opportunity to meet investors while I am halfway around the world from home. This is a special pla...
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Good morning from CA!In getting started on this whole real estate investing venture, I have heard that it is a good idea to consult an accountant (preferably a CPA). I plan to meet with an accountant within the next w...
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I have a manufactured home in a MHP in Texas that is on a leased lot which the lease expires the end of February 2019. The MHP sold in September to a Colorado company that has a really poor reputation for their busin...
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Is it best to seek out private money lenders in the area which the property is located? I've been told that it's best to try and connect with private lenders in the area of the potential property for tangible reasons....
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I've been looking at REI for years, but been too afraid to actually do anything about it. I've read tons, saved up some cash, and am psychologically ready to make a deal. There's still a fear element, bu...
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I'm pretty much a newbie when it comes to tenant screening. I have "book smarts" on the topic, but no "street smarts". In finding a new tenant for a unit in my duplex, I've come across a few q...