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BPers,I have read several posts here and intend on re-listening to a podcast or so that touched on this topic; HOWEVER, there are some lingering questions. My background is in commercial, so.....Why can I not treat th...
I've tried a couple of subscription sites to verify a property's owner and owner's mailing address but find that they're too expensive. Realtytrac, for example, is $50/month and gives you reliable ownership informatio...
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In an era where sustainability has become a global priority, the real estate sector stands at the forefront of a transformative movement. Today, we're not just investing in properties; we're investing in the future. S...
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So I'm new to REI and I'm looking to make my first deal. I live in Northern New Jersey and it seems like properties all around me are very expensive. Is it me or is this the truth? Am I not doing a good enough job o...
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I have a new tenant whose Girlfriend has an ESA. He has only been there a few months. The girlfriend seems to be at the apartment constantly and I believe staying over with the ESA. I can not restrict her from co...
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I was looking over some notes on a property that I missed on back in 2010 in a decent area of Oakland, CA. It was a a lead from a BP member that i wont name. He was trying to wholesale the deal to me and had a contrac...
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Hello all!
I have been lurking for a bit, and decided to join. I am getting very serious about real estate, and have put out marketing and have been taking calls. However if you have a moment I am curious about a ...
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I want to remind people that there are so many scams out there right now. If you see a real estate deal that seems 'too good to be true', it may very well be! People in the ATL area have been utilizing Facebook Mar...
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This fairly simple change in the tax law created some confusion that I want to clear.
The basic rules for deducting business meals have not changed. The only change is that you get to deduct 100% of it, as opposed to...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $409,500
Cash invested: $20,000
Duplex house hack.
What made you interested in investing in this ty...