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I recently purchased a duplex in Columbus, Ohio, and wanted some advice on the floor plan of this full rehab. Originally the home was a 3-1 with a full bath on the first floor, but the investor I purchased the duplex...
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So I am starting my first tenant screening and I have an applicant with an eviction due to job loss, they are currently working again. Part of the reason I wanted to do real estate investing is to help others out, I ...
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I will be using my wife's uncle to handle the "skilled labor" portion of my BRRR project. My concern is: he tends to be a little pricy in his quotes, however, the work he performs is top-notch, and he's always bring...
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Hello all,
I am currently looking into getting my first property. I currently live in Orange County, California. The market here is kind of rough, but I am looking to establish at least a home base cause my work is...
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I've converted to being a pet friendly landlord. It seems over the past few years that 75% of the applicants have pets so it makes sense to do so. Conversion of flooring to accommodate this is expensive and I charge...
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Hello,First post - sorry it took me so long! I'm looking to build an ADU to take advantage of our larger than average plot of land for the area (Torrance). It's been my plan for a while but my wife is now coming aroun...
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Hello,I am reading into what is allowed by the State of Massachusetts for charges such as first/last/security...I understand that:1. I can collect a security deposit = to rent2. This security deposit needs to be place...
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I just bought a house, and I know when you make bi-monthly payments to your mortgage you end up making an extra month of payment at the end of the year.
If I choose to pay weekly, is this better? Would I end up mak...
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Hey guys/gals,I’m looking for additional ideas for “value add items” for apartment complexes please. (Basically items where one can add value to the complex which are currently not being done at the complex). Here i...
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we gave 5k earnest money, agreed to 82.5k and at most 2.4k miscellaneous and closing costs. HUD gets to us and its an additional 3.9k. We call them on it and they say they incurred more costs than normal in acquirin...