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What is the cost to build a new SFH from the ground up. The ideal floor plan that I am looking for would be +3bed / +2bath, 2 car garage, maximum natural lighting, +1800 sq/ft. I am still debating at this point whethe...
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I probably should have joined this forum a year ago, before I started looking to invest in an income property.
I bought a month ago and I'm now close to having the property ready to rent.
I'd like to submit the par...
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Economic Update
(Monday, June 22, 2020)
The recession that started in March was the sharpest downturn since the Great Depression. As it turns out, it may also be the shortest. This doesn't mean our economy is ...
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We just finished up one of our rehabs and as some of you may know, our company just recently adopted the green/energy efficient strategy. We've been rehabbing homes since 2011 but jumped onto the green scene when we r...
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Hello All
It has been awhile since I have last posted. I have been taking my real estate classes and slated to take the state exam in January. The driver for me taking the courses is to educate myself about the busi...
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I am grateful for BP and those that offer their advice in the forums. I'd be in a completely different situation without it. I am 18 months from the termination of my military service contract (ETS). I'm in my reenl...
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Alright.
The Problem: I have one roommate who does not want to live in the same house as the other roommate.
Below are cliffs of the situation:
A. I have a 3 bedroom place. One bedroom is mine. One bedroom is lea...
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I am doing a rehab an older house that will be a rental when it is finished and I was wondering, has anyone put an instant water heater in a rental? I have had the electrical upgraded and added a second bathroom to ma...
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My strategy for this year (2023) is to:
1. Buy two 500k multifamily units (or one 1m multifamily unit) - ideally they break even.
2. Cost segregate both properties and generate close to ~150k in passive losses, ~...
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Hi Y'all. Please provide guidance!Background: I have a SFH rental in Houston suburbs (cypress area) which I have rented to same tenant for past 5 years. Tenant don't want to renew lease until potential mold problem is...