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We are exchanging into a multi family property that has a main house with a small cottage in the back. We plan to occupy the cottage and have a value calculated off of the appraisal comps. Can I use that value as a ...
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I hope everyone is well! I'm about to close on a duplex in Austin, TX. I currently own one and sadly the cost of homes has gone up so much that doing it the traditional way no longer cash flows. As such, I'm c...
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We will acquire about 3 rentals this year and we plan to flip 2-3 SFHs also.Is Quickbooks a 'requirement' to keep everything tidy for the CPA or can it be done in a spreadsheet just as well?Any links to good Excel spr...
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Hello, BiggerPockets! I live in a town just north of Kansas City, Missouri. I have been investing in Real Estate (although not full time) for 10 years. I mostly focus on buy and hold properties. I am always lookin...
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Hello! New to investing in real estate and on the cusp of making my first purchase. First purchase plan is a 3 or 4 plex with an FHA loan. After that I'm interested in SFH investments. I'm quite happy with my career s...
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I would like to have everyone's opinions on the best tools they use for finding rental comps in certain areas. I know of Rentometer, and I also use Craigslist and search the specific location with the...
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I'm finishing up my MBA and won't have my W-2 salary until middle of May. I'm looking to get a mortgage based on projected rental income for a property, specifically for a short-term rental in the Nashville area. Wher...
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My situation and I am looking for any recommendations or paths to follow.I purchased a 5 unit property at auction in January 2022. Purchase price was $451,000. I originally bought it with hard money, as I had a pers...
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I closed on a deal last week that I got from a REIA meeting. The girl did not pitch it to me, but brought it up in conversation. She works for a real estate data company as she learns about REI. Her boss is a broke...
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Listed for $338k, mortgage would be around $1600/month. 2 beds 1 bath per unit. What would be a fair price to charge for each unit? Each unit also has their own garage. Thanks in advance! (Aurora, Co)