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hello bigger pockets members my name is selton i am 29 from yonkers ny. Currently my profession is a over the road truck driver working months at a time getting to travel thru all 48 states, which I'm only missing a f...
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I have a house that needs to be painted. Painting contractor is someone I've never heard of or dealt with. The painter wants 50% down (6,000 dollars) for a job that should take no longer than a week. Since I don't kno...
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Note to everyone, listen to BP podcast #168 guest starring Cameron Skinner.
I had shifted my research a couple months ago to lots/land for development opposed to battling the red hot North Texas market for deals. Ke...
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I understand that it's mostly about the mindset, ie, you want to "present them with an opportunity" vs "ask for money," however I was looking for a little guidance on what to say to initially bring up the opportuni...
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After the Covid rent debacle involving CDC and the Supreme Court, here is the next shoe to drop: Federal Rent control. Some states are still holding landlords hostage, by not allowing rent enforcement, eg California. ...
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I've noticed a steady increase in the frequency of unsolicited mailers I receive offering my buy my house ("why worry about repairs, we'll buy you house as is, all cash, quick close" etc., etc.). I take this as a sign...
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This guy called the last two crashes, says there will be one in 2026 too. https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-12...But we have the lowest demand since the 90's, even lower than the 2008 crash. Pr...
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One of my rentals has a drippy tub faucet. I replaced the valves and the tenant has reported that it is dripping again. I don't know what to do other than tear the wall out and replace the valve assembly. I am relucta...
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Just wondering.Does a hi cap rate mean more cash flow, And a low cap rate means the value of your property is hi? When is to high or to low risky, is it your risk tolerance? I know there are two types of cap rates whe...
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As the post mentions, I am exhausted reading posts from everyone trying to predict what is going to happen next. Many on the hopes that they are right and can refer back to the post to gain credibility. The reality is...