I am looking to close on my first rental duplex in the austin area. Its slightly under the 1% (0.84%) rule from a rental income POV however one of the units has a long term disabled tenant and is in pretty bad shape. ...
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if there is no positive cashflow expected by renting single family home here in bay area, (as property tax, mortgage and competition etc too high )what can be done to increase rental value of the home without increas...
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I am new to Bigger Pockets but I have had quite a bit of experience in 4 1/2 years. Dropped out of college at 20 and bought one unit with 20% down in 2010. After that it was a snowball effect and I dove in head first....
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Did that subject title get your attention? Good! :) I saw this super-hype phrase used in a property listing yesterday. It also said Troy is the "new Saratoga Springs". The question I pose to our august Upstate New Yor...
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Is there a good reason why people don't advertise and market their units for rent well in advance of when it's time to turn it over? I had great luck getting a leased signed in February for a July move in date. I do...
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I own small commercial multifamily B class property that is being surrounded by newly built rental apartments in Lawrenceville in a prime location. I am trying to decide whether to sell or hold on. We bought it 2 yea...
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What are some of the pros and cons of buying a modular home vs stick built?
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We are looking at deals in the declining area with very good cash flow. By declining I mean the population has been going down for the last couple of decades. Do you think it's a good idea to invest in this kind of a...
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