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Hello Everyone. I am about two weeks away from closing on my first investment property. It is a duplex in Passaic County, New Jersey. One of the apartments will be vacant by the time of closing, which is the one I wil...
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The home we live in has appreciated significantly since we bought it 4 years ago. At 85% of our ltv we would have just over $80k to work with. I am actively looking for my first real estate investment opportunity but ...
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Hey everyone,
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I am looking to buy my first investment property. Over several years, I have worked hard to save up for a down payment, and I currently have $200k set aside in a money market account ready to ...
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Hello - I just found a tenant and will be collecting rent for the first time. What options do you offer your tenants? I'm looking for something reliable without fees. -I'd like to offer both an electronic option vi...
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Hello All, I am currently looking for a tenant to fill my first rental property. A little background; The property is located in a less-than desirable part of town, but the house is nice & clean.
I have one guy w...
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Can someone confirm my understanding of using Stessa and what I plan on doing or give some advice.
I plan on using Stessa to manage my 1st property, I know most of you said it's not needed, but it's free and keeps ...
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Closing soon on my first investment property in Philadelphia. There are a few different ways to collect rent. Any suggestions on which way is the safer more reliable option?
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I’m curious what the community here has to say.
My dads in the car business and swears by leasing. I’m all about wealth building and assets and I think buying is the better option.
I’m currently torn between buying...
So my wife and I own one townhouse rental property in Clayton NC and have about 200k-225k in equity. We have only had one family rent it and they have just signed for another 2 yrs ( once that lease ends they will hav...
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Hi Everyone,I am currently saving with the mind frame of doing a flip to finance a buy and hold and pay off my debt and then continue on with flips and buy and holds after my debt is paid.But..In a recent personal fin...