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Hello BP Community;I'm ready to go on "live" with my first property, my niche' is student housing. I was wondering if anyone has electronic payments set up with their tenants. I was looking for a system which I could ...
If you had a million dollars to invest, what kind of real estate portfolio would you create? (One large apartment complex, diversify greatly, etc.). Curious to see different strategies.
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What things show weakness to tenants.
Another thread mentioned "weak landlord face." What are the signs?
I would call these weakness:
- Rent not due until move in day
- No lease
- No rental application
- No refere...
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Hi guys I wanted to post an update regarding my RAL (assisted care home) journey and updates on to the current status. I've had quiet a few people reach out and ask about my thoughts about my experience with Gene's RA...
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I have been waiting on the sidelines to buy a home since 2006. I live in Santa Barbara and after 5 years of renting a one bedroom apartment frankly my patience is running out. We are planning to have a kid and need to...
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hello all, I currently have a 30 year fixed 3.0 rate on my primary SFH residence. Paying about 1250 a month. I have close too 200k in equity. Would it be smart to do a VA cash out refinance to a 30yr 3.8 rate and pay ...
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I've pondered this investment for 3 or so years now, in fact one of the condos was avail in 2012 and when I called to write the check/submit my purchase contract, someone had beat me by an hour or so and lost out.Clif...
I'm unlicensed architect, I sold a duplex with entitlements for a lot split and infill single-family. I created the construction documents for the proposed design but chose not to pursue development and sold the prope...
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I have a 16 unit apartment that got destroyed by hurricane Michael 9 months ago. We are getting rebuilt but have run into a problem with the second story floors. I want to go back over the plywood with vinyl plank flo...
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I have a rental home and my renter wants to purchase it. I don't believe, with the market the way it is, that the home will appraise for what I owe on it. My renter has mentioned doing a lease option and I am not op...