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A couple of years back I read an article regarding what was called the donut effect when it came to major cities. Specifically, this article was talking about Philadelphia. As an agent and investor in this area for a ...
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Hey guys I'm looking at doing my first flip and I'm interested to hear your stories of what you did wrong, or perhaps something you wish you had done differently on your first rehab project!
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I'm trying to get started with preforeclosure flipping in King County, Washington State. I read RCW 61.34 but as a non-lawyer found it confusing, tangled, and murky. In an effort to understand it better, I went throug...
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What are the long term effects going to be of the arson, looting and vandalism in downtown areas across America? Businesses were already in financial trouble. Now struggling businesses received the final blow. What ef...
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Dear BP family,
I'd like to hear your opinion, educated or non-educated guess about how the coronavirus will affect the real estate market, especially the rental segment of it?
Thank you all in advance!
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I have a meeting on Saturday morning with some inherited tenants who are deaf. I don't know sign language, so I'm wondering if anyone has any tips on communicating with them in a positive, effective way. It didn't s...
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Hubby and I are looking to put in an offer on an investment property (asking is 460k). Our pre-approval letter shows that we qualify for a 4.4% rate at 30 years w/ 20% down. I thought it was going to be around 3.5% (b...
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I have clauses in my lease saying I'm not responsible for injury or loss to person or tenant's property, and that tenant waives all claims.
Are these clauses meaningless?
If something happens, they can still sue, l...
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I have been laser focused on how to get my foot in the door (strategy), and I think it will be by purchasing an SFH, and living in it for one year, then renting it out. I want to take advantage of all of the down paym...
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I'll be closing on my first rental house - a college rental - in a few weeks. It is currently rented through next May. The house is about two hours away where my son goes to college. He will be living there after the ...