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Hey Everyone, I currently have a duplex which I owner occupy half, I've had it for about a year and it covers the payment and about $50 extra. I have a SFH that I bought with a 401k loan so technically there is no lie...
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Hey guys, I got a few different questions and curiosities here, so I'm just going to lay them out and hope for as much insight as possible.
I have low capital right now, especially in my Connecticut market, this isn...
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We've listed a property, and out of our first 3 inquiries, 2 are from people just moving to the area without a job when they get here. One pre-emptively offered 3 months' up-front rent in addition to security deposit,...
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Hello,This its my first post on bigger pockets forums hope y'all could give me some insight. I'm a senior in high school with some money saved up from working and assets. With parents with credit scores that could co ...
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Is it a good idea to give tenants Christmas gifts? I give tenants target gift cards with a nice note, they’ve payed their rent on time and they have not caused any major damage to the property. Anyone gift their tenan...
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Hello BP,I am currently looking at trying to buy a duplex to try out the renting game and see how it goes. Currently in my area duplexes are way overpriced. Instead I am look a few hours away from where I live at ar...
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Hello everyone!
I just wanted to give you all a quick mini update on my progress towards my first investment property. This is also for accountability as well.
I live in Indianapolis, Indiana, I'm currently in b...
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Hello, I am closing in on my first real estate deal in Butte, Montana and would love any input! I am graduating May 2020 with a degree in civil engineering. I have gone over 50+ multifamily properties that could be an...
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Hello everyone, I have received a application from a tenant who has bad credit. 574 scoreShe makes extremely good money, 8k per month offshore. Should I make her give a larger deposit?have a cosigner?move on and find ...
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I'm looking to buy a residential multifamily property in the greater Seattle area using the VA loan. I'm hoping to find something for about a million and go halfsies with someone else (that I have yet to find). The VA...