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Hi All!I'm new to buy and hold investing. I'm using a excel spreadsheet that has a conservative 10% vacancy reserve and 10% maintenance reserve every month. I've spoken with turnkey companies that say they use a much ...
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hey All!Newbie investor here. I've been bitten by the real estate "bug" and love the prospects here in Indy. It's economically diverse, affordable, there is a fair amount of inventory and selection, it's large, the ...
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Hi BiggerPockets Community,I need some help in figuring out what my possible next steps are and just need someone to talk to since I don't know of anyone in my current situation.I plan on moving to Chicago to get my M...
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Hello! I’m chomping at the bit to invest all over! Investing in multifamilies, investing in commercial/industrial, investing in cash flowing properties/businesses etc. I am looking for other motivated eager people int...
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We have a duplex we are rehabbing. Living room has an offwhite berber carpet that is in like new condition and looks very nice with the exception of 2 places where there are stains. One is a large circle. Professional...
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I am in central New Jersey.Need advice on below : -1) where to buy flooring from for flips? I am buying from homedepot or builddirect.com.Where are pros buying from .. need good looking (cherry)engineered wood within...
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I am a 33 year old man from the Tampa Bay Area of Fl. I am recently married and have 2 kids, 12 & 4. I currently work offshore in the Oil & gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico (out of Port Fourchon, LA) wo...
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Hello,I am starting up my direct market campaign targeting the greater Salem area. I have started to build my list of investors, contractors, and all around people who can support my efforts. If you are in the Salem a...
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I'm debating on adding a bedroom to a basement of an up & down duplex. Adding the bedroom will mean I need to remove the second stairwell to the rear of the basement. This stairwell is more conducive to being able...
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I need to talk to and hire a contractor as I'm preparing to convert my condo in Chicago into a rental. Most of the things on my list are small wear and tear items that have come up from living in the unit for 11years...