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Hello, my name is Matt Howard and I have been watching/reading as much material online as I can to better prepare myself for getting involved with investing in real estate. I have a very good job that brings in $270,0...
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Hello,
I'd like to get your input on how you would invest 400 K. I am a 30
year old middle earner in finance and live in the Midwest. I do not work in real estate but understand the basics. I have 400 k that I wo...
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I own a 2 family unit in st louis, this is upper level and lower level. I used to occupy the upper level while the lower level was being gut rehabbed. While living upstairs i had high electric bills winter only (all...
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So long question short, my rental property averages about $150 a month cash flow after regular maintenance expenses and minor repairs. But for a capex expense, my next one being a bath tub replacement or replacing the...
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Hi BP Community. I'm 25yo and motivated to grow my rental portfolio so I can replace my W2 income. I make $120k - $150k per year and am based on the west coast. I am looking to invest out-of-state as a long-term, buy ...
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Greetings all!
Hoping to get some insight from you real estate gurus! My long time tenant is moving out because they bought a home, so I am faced with the decision whether to keep the property and continue as a rent...
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Hey there, BiggerPockets!Your forums look a little different today, don't they? We've made a few changes - and we're REALLY excited about them!First off, we've cleaned up the interface and put the content of the posts...
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Apparently the White House is pushing for national rent control. Landlords with 50 units or more would be limited to a maximum of 5% annual rent increases. The linked "fact sheet" is, well, oddly light on facts. For s...