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I'm really excited to be joining the real estate investing realm, I am a current mortgage loan officer but I have had plans to invest for some time now. My first question (of many more to come) would be about DIY work...
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I'm a first time homebuyer looking to buy a fixer upper that needs substantial upgrades but does qualify for a conventional mortgage. My main question right now is how to finance those renovations in a way that allows...
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Hi all! I’m getting ready to remodel a kitchen at a rental property. What kind of countertops would you recommend? I’m torn between granite, quartz, and acrylic. Thank you!
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To those of you who are experienced, what’re some good ways to manage out of state rental properties & how much does it generally cost to have a good system or manager in place? Please do not comment if you’ve nev...
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Folks I've heard contradictory advice on whether you should start with property manager or not. I am hoping to get advice or stories to help me figure out my path.Do it yourselfYou need to do it yourself in order to ...
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A bit of background, I did my taxes myself for the first time last year. It was the first time I had a salary job and/or sold some stocks, and my dad had previously done them for me while I was looking over his should...
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Hi BP community!
I hope everyone is well.
Since starting this journey a bit over a year ago, I've made a ton of progress and am newly under contract for my first property :)
I have a small rehab that needs to be d...
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Welcome to the ultimate guide on choosing budget-friendly flooring options for your rental properties. Flooring is a crucial aspect of any rental, balancing durability, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness. Let's explor...
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I am reading about cost segregation studies and trying to determine the cost benefit analysis of the various approaches for SFR properties. Here is what I have that I am considering studying:2019 purchase of 3/1 SFR ...