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Hey BP,This question is for the out of state rental investors. What criteria do you use when choosing your out of state markets? Are there certain numbers you use (in choosing the market, not in choosing the property)...
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Hey everyone, Connecticut based investor with 2 condos and 1 multi-family in the Hartford/Bristol area that I want to put under property management. In the last week, all of my tenants have reached out for this or tha...
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Going through the process of buying my first home. Plan to live there for 6 months or so, then move and rent the residence out. I am doing a Va loan through Navy Federal Credit Union. Let me start with this, I absolut...
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I am wondering how many units did any of you have before you got a property manager? Do you feel that it was money well spent? Has it allowed you to grow as an investor? Any thoughts are appreciated!
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I have been listening to a lot of Dave Ramsey podcasts and he insist on getting out of debt before doing most things. I have about $18k in car payment left and $30k on the bank saved. I can easily pay off my car but t...
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I met a landlord who offers tenants a discount for paying rent early instead of adding fees for paying late. It seems to work for him. What are your thoughts?
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Hi BP friends, I need help with some direction or ideas. I’m in a market in upstate New York, where no one works , everyone is on some sort public assistance, tenants struggle to pay Their rent, and I cannot find de...
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I am about to close on a newer 6 family. It is fully rented, but was not managed well either financially (less than 1 month security, very high water/laundry bills, etc.) or contract-wise (simple 1-page contract). O...
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Stephen Covey, famed author of "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," claimed an important habit in achieving success was to "Begin With the End In Mind." This habit in real estate is critical to success of a ven...
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I'm planning to bid on a modular home in a tax deed sale in a few days, but just learned that there is a possibility that the previous owner could still hold the title to the modular and potentially remove it from the...