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Hello! New to the forums so hope I'm in the right place.. So I currently have 2 properties, one 5 unit, and one 12 unit- These are currently managed but the rate is 17% gross which is killing my returns. I am curious...
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Hello BP World,The purpose of this post is to, hopefully, find other investors that have used the PM company Cap Rate Realty based out of Columbus, Ohio. I am an out of state investor and I'm establishing my "Core 4" ...
I am a newbie and was wondering how wise is it to self-manage a 1-bedroom condo in a decent neighborhood? I looked into PM services, and based on my calculations, 25% of my net cash flow is going towards PM (factoring...
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Hi All-
I've found a good niche. My returns are good, the properties are quality, cash-flowing, appreciating, and the portfolio looks good. I'll run out of money in a few months if I keep finding ...
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We walked a few houses Tuesday and we were shocked at the wear and tear in them. More shocking was that RE Agents are posting listing photos from several years ago but that is another topic! What is everyone's exper...
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Hi I’m rehabbing a house in Columbus right now, coming across lots of other deals that I’d potentially buy as well. My current contractor wouldn’t be able to take on another job until this one is done. Looking for r...
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I've been using college kids, just out of college, stay at home mom's, etc to work on our crew to help fix our flips. We subcontract concrete, roofing, and exterior painting, siding, windows if we are doing the whole...
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Hello BP Community!My girlfriend and I are in escrow on our first property! It is a SFR with a 700 SF guest house and a detached two-car garage. The guest house needs new flooring, entire kitchen, and a fresh coat of ...
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I bought my first rental property last year then accepted a job offer out of state. It has become overwhelming maintaining a rental property out of state when it comes to finding quality people to work for me. The hou...
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Candidly, when I am not looking for ways to find, train, and retain better tradesmen and laborers-I am seeking to better serve the real estate investment community. Buy and Hold properties come with maintenance and I...