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Hello Everyone,
My name is Alexandre Boustany, and I’m excited to join this vibrant community!
I’m an architect who has recently stepped into the world of real estate development, taking over my father’s small busin...
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Hey Guys, So we are in the midst of a single family gut renovation project that we will be renting out long term. We will be paying the utilities since its for subsidized housing. We are trying to figure out wha...
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Hi everyone, I had an offer accepted on a MF home in Somerville, MA. It's an older home built in 1900. Currently has one heating system (hot water baseboards) for both units, but there are 3 heat zones (one for unit 1...
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I am looking for advice to purchase a security camera system for a small apartment complex. I would like to have cameras that can visualize the parking lot, and the entrances to the units, just in case there are any a...
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Hi everyone, look. I am going to become a host on airbnb, so, trying to set up the house for guests, and I need to know which smart locks are reliable. I found this thread herehttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/530/...
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Anyone have some sort of security system for package delivery for an apartment building? Some sort of locker/box that somehow delivery people have a key to but thieves would not (or at least most of them would not o...
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Sorry for a newbie question. I am very excited about the first approved application. When should I collect the security deposit? Should it be before signing the contract or after signing. Please advise.Thanks,Andy
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Hi BP community! I'm 24 and run a Short Term Rental out of state and am also looking to acquire a few properties by househacking where I live the next couple years. I also want to continue to buy Short Term Rentals at...
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Hey guys! For our next buy and hold property I was considering a city that has a powerful tenant council. Would you consider this when purchasing a property?
For example, Texas is a landlord-friendly state, and in Arl...