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Hey Everyone,My wife and I are having a very lively debate about turnkey vs. non-turnkey. Hearing all the turnkey success stories really fuels the debate but then I go in and read an inordinate number of thread where...
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Hi All,Here's my situation: I'm currently under contract for my first property! A duplex near uptown. It needs some cosmetic updates, and I want to finish the attic and turn in into 2 more bedrooms. My question to...
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Hi BP, I currently have Traditional IRA funds that are invested in stocks, but lately I have educated myself about going the self-directed IRA route. I met with a self-directed IRA custodian yesterday. However, give...
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I live in Beaumont but I am looking to invest in the Houston market. I am looking to invest in single family home rentals in the $150k price range. What areas would you suggest I look? Any suggestions or advice wo...
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Hey all. Seeking some advice on how to handle a new tenant asking for a discount on rent. The story is we purchased a property and did a minor rehab (flooring, paint, new kitchen appliances, new bathroom vanities, e...
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Hello!I am looking to purchase my first OOS investment prop within the next 2-6 months. What are some of the biggest lessons you learned along the way? What do you wish you knew when you started?
A big question I hav...
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We are LTR folks and we recently stayed at an STR in Austin, TX on a getaway. The pictures of the STR were deceptive and the house was dirty (we found dip, a used pregnancy test on the floor by bathroom trashcan, floo...
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Years ago, I was at a CPA conference, and the lecturer finished 30 minutes early. Unheard of, I know, but it did happen. He asked us what we wanted to learn in the remaining 30 minutes. And 300 CPAs in the room almost...
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I've been using Property Radar for a few days. I've heard it referenced positively a number of times and have read a number of posts about it. If you use it yourself, could you provide a short list of niches that PR ...
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Hey everyone,As mentioned previously, I am a finance professional looking at real estate deals on the side, and still looking for my first deal. I have found what I believe to be a good one and have fully negotiated t...