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Hello, I am brand new in all this, and trying to learn the basics on some things. I have a question regarding REITs. From what I understand, equity REITs make money for their shareholders by paying out dividends on wh...
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I have heard that multi family properties can be appraised on their performance rather than comps in the area is this true? I recently purchased a duplex for 105,000 and I have done small cosmetic repairs to it. I hav...
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How should I structure this partnership? My father has about 1 Million in different properties he purchased over 10 to 15 years ago. Some of that land has doubled or tripled and some he is even. The properties are ...
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Hi,
I'm an investor looking to acquire land, build, and sell luxury homes in the Scottsdale/PV area. I'm looking to identify a builder with the following characteristics:1) Eager to grow his/her company and reputatio...
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I have 20 acres of unfarmable raw ground in the county in Cache Valley, Utah. I also have a well dug that produces 24 gallons/min.  my land borders in Smithfield City. However, they will not let me annex in to develo...
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Hi all. I am in the process of purchasing a triplex with an FHA loan. I started shopping around with a few different lenders on Friday, but only one has gotten back to me with concrete numbers after I submitted a loan...
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Hello Bigger Pockets friends! I just arrived back in the USA and an very happy to be here.
I have been monitoring a duplex in a very hot property area for some time.
It was under contrac...
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So I had this idea the other day and wanted to know what others thought. If you place solar panels on a property of yours, and pay them off (or buy them outright) so that all of the energy savings coming from them are...
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The new Rental Property Calculator on Bigger Pockets is a very stripped down version of the old calculator... anyone else not liking it? Missing lots of graphs, analysis, etc. Is this a permanent thing?
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Can I deduct a cleaning fee from security deposit if I do the work myself, as the landlord? I can't find any information online regarding that specific issue.