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First of all -- I'm brand new to investing. I'm trying to build a portfolio of rental properties and since I've lived in SoCal my whole life, I thought it'd be best to start in my backyard. But, I'm seeing that the pr...
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I am trying to find a strategy or method of determining if it is worth the money to separate utilities in a triplex which I recently purchased. Separating utilities would require me to have a some electrical rewiring...
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I recently became aware of the benefits of owning and using a non-contact infrared thermometer. Here is a great link from the NDSU Extension office:"A simple way homeowners can check their homes for heat loss is with ...
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Im looking at a triplex as my next investment and am just looking for some second opinions:
3 units - 1 - 2 BR, and 2 - 1 Bedrooms.
Current rents are $700, $400, and $375.
(The two lowball amounts should be $600 &...
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Hey there, I'm a somewhat new investor looking to pickup my second buy and hold property. I've just gone under contract on a duplex that fits my criteria and is in generally good shape. I spoke with my inspector who...
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Hi all! Anyone out there have experience rehabbing a home that has significant damage r/t a fire? Do you mind passing along your two cents, or directing me to information on things to consider when evaluating the prop...
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Is anyone out there investing in storage units? I'd love to connect with some folks that are! Please message me, I have some questions, thanks!
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Hi folks,I am still in the education phase of my real estate journey but have started networking with friends who are also interested and would like to take action soon. I have a buddy who grew up in Portland, ME (we ...
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I'm new to Florida and have been looking for a cash-flowing (once moved out) house hack in the central to northern part of the state, which doesn't seem easy at current prices. Is a garage conversion of a SFH or Dupl...
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Hello everyone, I have two rental properties under my belt (1st two of my RE career!) and I'm looking at ways to bump up the rent. I got this idea from one of the podcasts. Right now both houses are 3 br. but they bot...