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Hi. I started real estate investing back in the 70's while going to college after serving my country in the USAF stationed at former McClelland AFB. I purchased many properties using what became know as the "Round R...
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Embracing the investor mindset is crucial for anyone venturing into real estate. This perspective goes beyond merely buying and selling properties; it involves a strategic approach to wealth building and risk manageme...
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Hi All -I have what I hope is a quick question for the tax professionals out there. The master bath in one of our rentals only has a jacuzzi tub, no shower head at all (weird, I know!). We're going to tear out the d...
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Hi, I'm Dave Savage from Rochester, NY. I am currently looking to start flipping houses to build capital for buy and hold purchases of MFH. I have previously flipped one house, and managed a number of SFHs for famil...
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Hello BP World. I have offered advice on Non-Performing Loans, the Foreclosure Process, and Real Estate in General, but I am seeking advice from all of you in the BP world. We need to upgrade our CRM. We do not wholes...
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Back in 2008 when the real estate market took a dive, many of my clients were upside down and risked losing their properties. I began to offer them an alternative means to keeping their properties viable, short term ...
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I’ve talked to a few people with different takes one this question. If I’m looking to retire on my rental income, should I try to pay off properties ASAP and live off of cash flow or not worry about paying them off a...
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Hello BP, what are the lender requirements for Mid-Term Rental income? I started my MTR in Sept 2023 and some lenders I've spoken to are saying different things such as 1 year tax returns, 2 years tax returns.. Can't ...
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First and foremost, be safe and take care of your family's health.SO, here is how I see it. This is a lousy time. It will end, "WE" collectively will survive and overcome this, "WE" always have. It seems like every de...
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I've just canceled a newly inherited tenant's month-to-month lease, something that doesn't happen frequently in the small number of C-class rental properties I run in my portfolio. But the tenant came to me in the fir...