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Hey Everyone...I've got a question for those who are familiar with calculating the Cap Rates and Appreciation on buy and hold investment properties.
Should your cap rate calculation include the c...
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Good evening,I have been listening to podcast, reading, and analysis deals and have had some up and downs. I finally felt confident to put offers on deals. I started with a Triplex then Quadplex but on both deals the ...
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I already have a primary vehicle. I want to purchase a secondary work truck (20k) and dump trailer (7k). Trying to figure out how much of these purchases I can deduct. Also, what other deductions would that cut into (...
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Hey BP,I'm new to REI and just joined in early Dec. It's amazing the wealth of knowledge contained within these forums! Here's my situation:I just closed on my first investment property in San Diego two weeks ago and ...
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Hey everyone!
I have been wanting to get moving on real estate investing but never pulled the lever. I am now ready!! I had a bad experience with a rental property in the past (family and they absolutely destroyed ...
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I'm trying to understand the reasons....pros/cons.... to requiring occupants 19+ years or older to fill out application? In my state you have to be 19+ years of age or older to enter into a legally binding contract. I...
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Hello, I bought a condo in Laguna Niguel CA in December 2009 (short sale) for $365,000. Today it is worth about $550,000. In 2009/2010 I did $29,852 of improvements including interior paint, carpet, remodel kitchen/b...
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Came to an impasse with a retail buyer recently, somewhat of an interesting situation so I thought I'd share it with BP nation.
Roughly $750K owed on the property. Listed as a SS for $425K. Lender (our friend B of ...
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Hello BP!! Anyone familiar with how one can use a land trust to gain ownership interest in a property? Pros and Cons? I have been doing research and found something saying by utilizing a land trust one can reduce risk...
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How many of you have partnered with your GC on a flip? How was the partnership structured and what did you like / not like about your experience? What would you do differently next go round?Partner, pensacola, FL, Ge...