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I am curious about understanding typical expenses in the twin cities region. I have been looking on the MLS and a lot of the houses I have been seeing are rather old, typically built between 1900 - 1920. Of course, t...
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Thank you to all who read this in advance! Now my question follows..
I’ve done an extensive amount of research on how it works and I’ve got a great understanding of the basics I’m a new investor and I’m extremely e...
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Hey BP Real Estate Agents ! I'm closing on my first buyer side sale as a Realtor. I'm just curious if you have any cool ideas for closing gifts and how much I should spend on it. Listed price was 519,000 and I got...
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I've been reading up on tax lien sales and just curious -- how competitive is the bidding for tax lien certificates? Is it pretty tough to get at a good deal on them, or are there plenty to go around?
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Tenant has been in my rental since Nov 2018. I did a complete background check on him before he moved in, called his employer, spoke to HR dept to verify pay and got proof form his pay stub. I just called his work to ...
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I have been looking at Burbank/Pasadena/Glendale, and find some of the MFH so temping...For a budget of $2M ish, there are quite some good choices... At least comparing to Bay Area....For example, 5 unit non-rent cont...
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Hey y'all,Looking at some BRRRR type properties and trying to figure out the best ways to get an idea on rehab cost from contractors. Wondering what you wonderful folks on the forums do when you're looking at these t...
I’m trying to figure out where to put 25k of Savings that did not come easy. 1. buy a property for like 15k cash in an area that would bring good cash flow but would likely not appreciate much over the years1. Use the...
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In the 2 previous threads on this same RE retirement -goals, I mentioned how you can retire and really enjoy life for under 2K per month and golf EVERY day. Here is how you save money(read TAXES & FEES). If you ...
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The property is 1080 SF 3 BD 1 BA , built-in 2002, the appraisal 2020 is $73000. Located right 2 blocks south of Washburn University. I heard it is a rough neighborhood. The condition of the house is livable, maybe, n...