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Hey Guys and Gals,I just wanted to start a poll of sorts. I am interested in how many of you hire an inspector to check out investment properties before you buy? For fix-and-flip, do most folks just ask their general ...
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Hello,Do you have to be a real estate professional with 750 workhours and 50% of time in landlord job than ur job to report as business instead of a investor or does 500 work hours as landlord is enough to report as b...
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BP!Closing on a duplex in a few weeks and have been mulling over the idea of replacing the existing window units with Ductless mini splits. After doing some research on the forums, seems some ppl still prefer central...
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What is the recommended insurance coverage for an unoccupied multi family mix use commercial building while undergoing renovations?
If I want to buy a retail condo in Pg county,Md. what should be minimum cap rate?
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Hello,
I am looking at a mixed use property on Long Island (first floor retail plus 4 residential above) and would like to know when the most appropriate time is to ask for things like audited financial statements, t...
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Im trying to breakdown some minor details of what exactly qualifies for REPS hours. I've received mixed answers1) 500 hour material participation--- Does travel to and from the property count? We live out of state and...
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Curious where everyone sources their material for flips/brrrs? I've mainly looked at Home Depot/Lowes for flooring and larger items and got hardware like knobs, faucets from amazon/wayfair but curious to hear where yo...
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Hello BP,
Quick question hoping for some help. I have a house about to be cleaned up and quick rehabbed for the next tenants. It’s been 4-5 years on the carpet and a dog had it’s way in one room anyway. Found...
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My wife and I are finished fixing up our first flip. We calculated our repair cost and there was about $19,000 worth of work done by contractors. We spent another $8,000 on materials for DIY such as flooring, paint, ...