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Hello BiggerPockets Community, I hope everyone is doing well. I'm Seth, a real estate investor focusing on building a vast portfolio. Currently, I'm dealing with significant foundation issues in one of my Ohio propert...
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So this may be a long post, but I want this to help others who are exploring out of state investing in a new territory like Detroit. I've been in investing in Detroit since early 2023. I started my investing journey i...
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Hi everyone,I've been looking for my second investment property and I stumbled upon a VA foreclosure. It was listed at $122,900 last week, and they recently dropped the price to $112,900. Homes in the neighborhood are...
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When doing a property analysis and using the 70% rule, knowing the repair cost is pivotal. As a new investor, how can I quickly calculate repair cost during the general analysis portion of property analysis in orde...
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Seeking some advice on who to ask for a quote on a porch repair of the concrete slab. In contract now and inspection at the end of the week, so really am looking for a quote to know the cost of the repair. Recommendat...
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I couldn't help but post after reading a Section 8 post to your sight. I can't stress to potential landlords interested in Section 8, to please not judge the book by it's cover. I have twenty, not an exaggeration, I h...
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Looking at purchasing a REO which needs some fixing up. Termite damage, doors, flooring, paint, new roof, window leaks that need repair, kitchen cabinets etc... Some can be repaired/painted or I can just replace (l...
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Purchase price $89,900. Duplex fully occupied with rents of $2,500. Leases expire mid 2025. C of O until April 2026. Separately metered with tenants paying all utilities. Mortgage payment of $870 PITI with 20% down at...
Hey I want to purchase my very first rehab. I just don’t know the steps. I’ve located the house and I have an agent in place. Do I need to bring a contractor with me when I go look at the house so they can estimate t...
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Hey BP, how has it been filling vacancies during COVID? Any observations or tips on things that helped you fill vacancies with high quality tenants right now? I'm house hacking in West Oakland / Emeryville and about t...