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Hi BP community, I'm Vladimir, a bartender in Chicago. First, a big thanks to everyone for their contributions. I've devoured the podcasts, books and forums and it's been an immense help in my journey. I currently pse...
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Hello Bigger Pocket Members,My brother just passed his real estate agent exam today. I want to give him a gift. What real estate book should I give him? Or something else to get him more interested in real estate i...
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Hello,I am newer to bigger pockets, and I was searching the site for books, tips or spreadsheets to help me come up with a process to streamline book keeping. I do use quick books right now but I am not finding that w...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Community,
One of the most important management tools we have is the software we use to manage properties. I'm curious, what rental property management software do you use and what are some of th...
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Everything I've read here in the last month about due diligence on a multi-unit. It's all true. The maintenance is worse than reported, the utilities are more than reported. The vacancies are twice what was reporte...
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Good Morning All, Short Version: I'm looking for a CPA, Lawyer and Insurance Agent in the Greater Rochester NY area who are knowledgeable about and experienced with real estate investment. The goal is to find people w...
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Does anyone on here use the tenant screening option? Has it been an easy process? What other programs would you use to have a tenant submit an application and run credit/background on their own? Has anyone used the Re...
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Purchase Price = $126,500
Sell Price = $185,000
Don't think it matters for this, but Debt currently on it = $126,700 (purchased with 103% loan).
Owned for 25 months
I was told an Excise tax in the area of $3500.
Ca...
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My name is Christopher but most people call me Prince from my last name and the fact that their are often other Chris versions around. I am a new investor who is managing my first flip in Rutherford NJ. I am partnered...