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I currently own 2 positive cash flowing duplexes and intend to grow my portfolio over the next 20 years or so. While analyzing a property for purchase, I allocate %5 of gross rents for capital expenditures. On my most...
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Hi Bigger Pockets! First post on the forums here!I just completed my first cash-out refi of a SFH I bought June 2016 in the suburbs of MA, cashing out $61,000. Financials Purchased foreclosed: $220,000 - PITI $1385/m...
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So "heads in beds" is a popular adage in STRs, but how are you all reconciling the increase in sleep count that things like bunk beds and sleeper sofas bring in regards to dining space?Our cabin is a 4br so the dining...
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Hello,
I live in in the city of Santa Clara (in Santa Clara County) in California. Here are some home facts before I ask the question:
- Current market value from Zillow: $1.5M- Number of bedrooms: 3- Number of full...
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Hey everyone, first post here and trying to decide before tomorrow at 9am whether or not to move forward on our first attempt at a real estate investment. We love the Salt Lake area and it seems like this is in a real...
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Hi there,Can anyone recommend a general contractor in the Philadelphia area? I am looking to flip a house in East Falls and want to see if I can be within the seller's asking price based on an estimate of the work ne...
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I'm new to the real estate scene, and I saw this interesting video on getting a very quick initial estimate on rehab costs as you're considering a bunch of deals.https://youtu.be/EtCDWoJVtOEIs what they're saying fair...
New to real estate. Reviewing my inspection report. How can I find out if this is a load-bearing wall? I looked at our city's website for construction permits and didn't find anything re: this wall removal.Thank you!!
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What would you guys offer for this property and do you think i missed anything in my calculations. Probably should count in another 8% in CapEx. Property is in a c- minus area. 6 units all 2 bedrooms, Farily new roo...
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Hello! I’m an investor in Atlanta Georgia and I’m used to getting rehab quotes from GC’s that are between $35/sqft (not too much walls need to be moved or roof or anything) to $65/sqft (everything needs to be done) t...