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Hi guys. My name is Matt and currently my wife and I have been living at the same apartment in Chicago for 3 years -- never late on rent. Long story short: My landlord raised the rent by $40 year two and $60 year thre...
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I'm about so close on my first investment property and I'm exploring my renovation options. I've painted rooms using rollers and crushes before and it's definitely not my favorite activity. I've been looking into gett...
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Dear BP community - Does anyone have a Section 8 rental property in Norfolk, VA or know of the general Section 8 rental market there? I am looking into acquiring a property which promise (at least on paper) positive ...
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Hey I'm looking for someone with short term rental experience in the Gulf. Mainly in the Panhandle area of Florida and the Gulf Shores area of Alabama. I've done some research and there is still some ambiguity. Wonder...
Hi guys. I'm close to having my condo ready for renting. I have to go year by year by the by-laws. I'm putting in a lot of effort into making this property respectable. My question is, how far can I go in the leas...
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Hello BP fam! Joe Kim here, a newbie to REI in Los Angeles. I am currently a graphic design teacher, graphic design freelancer, and newly licensed real estate agent. My journey to the world of REI began with my person...
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I would like to hear what other landlords use for locks. I was recently told about a lock that can be used on multiple properties but the landlord/owner can get in all with just one key. Anybody out there using any sp...
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I'm trying to get a better idea of what I should replace and what I should just simply paint or otherwise update on basic flips...say ARV is going to be in the low 100s?
I've read that some guys go in and replace win...
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@Scott Trench, loved your podcast. Our values and beliefs are identical. I am turning 26 this year and actually have been going through the same thing you outline in podcast and I believe you go over in your book. I l...
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OK BP's community, out of curiosity, could a landlord or someone say looking for a roommate advertise that they didn't want to rent to a supporter of a certain political party? or politician (say Trump)? MY question...