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How's this for a real estate investor/landlord story. I currently own a duplex with units that are side by side with driveways that slope down into the first level garage/basement. The duplex is at the end of a"T" int...
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Hello, I recently had my next door neighbor knock on my door and asked if I would like to buy the home before it gets listed for sale, and I would bc double lots are very expensive in my neighborhood. Anyways, I own m...
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Looks like GM is going to be killing off Pontiac (cnn):
GM to pull the plug on Pontiac
My first car was an '82 Pontiac . . . sad
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To start off, I live in a nice part of town (moore, ok). I am looking for advice on garage conversions.
I have a 3 bedroom 2 bath house as it sits. I actually live in the house now. I am thinking about converting ha...
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This January I started my mailing campaign in San Diego, California targeting absentee owners and I need help with my first caller. He sounds like a tired landlord on the phone, seems like he has an outdated house ...
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Hello BPers
I have a question regarding property insurance and tax deductibility.
I have property deduction and have gotten an umbrella to cover any liability (property is in my name and will only get transferred a...
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I am currently renting at 40% below market rate rent and will be putting 5% down. With my low rent when I calculate the numbers for a duplex I would pay the same I pay in rent while I live there. I don't really want t...
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Im 24 years old, my girlfriend is 22 years old, we live in the bronx, ny and live in our own apartment, rent is 900 per month for 1 bedroom, our lease is up in November 2012. We make around 2600 a month after taxes. M...
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I just got a text from one of my tenants that they had to buy a car this month and they had to put down a hefty down payment so money is tight. She wants to know if she can pay part of the rent on the 12th. Rent was...
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Hi, newbie here. One of the things I’m uncertain about is whether or not I should pay off personal debts before making investments. For example, in about 1 year both my car loan and student loan will be paid off. Woul...