Hello all I am considering getting a primary residence to house hack next year and I am trying to decide on what market I would like to be in. This would be a buy and hold SFH (Maybe 3 bed 3 bath?) and cash flow deal....
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We are looking at REO's and I'm thinking it might be better in our case to get a buyer's agent than work with the main listing agent in our area. We haven't got any recommendations for one yet.
My main concern is fin...
The floor guy came to install new floors. When he tore out the old carpet, he told the tenant that he smelled mold. There are no black spots or wet spots, and no leaks at all. The tenant has a husband and 2 young kids...
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Hi everyone!This is my *personal* home...not a rental. I live in a contemporary-style Cedar home. We have updated it a lot over the years and now I'm beginning on my living room.The living room has a cathedral ceiling...
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Direct Mail has not worked for me. It is a channel (medium) that is too easy to learn (get a list & mail to that list consistently). It "seems" to work if you have the marketing budget, list, and ability to mail h...
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Ok time for a reality check. I'm busy. You're busy. We're all busy! And we're all on BP. Some are learning from others, some are sharing their knowledge with others. But all of you are spending time here. And some of...
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I found an HVAC tech online who had 64/64 five-star reviews on Google Maps. There was nothing but praise for him, so I gave him a shot. He diagnosed my problem as a faulty control board. He quoted me $700 for the boar...
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My question is when someone goes into a loan forbearance, why does the loan company put a suspension on payments?
My neighbor at one of my properties in PA missed 3 mortgage payments. Her mortgage company gave her a...
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Hello BP! My wife and I are tired of talking about real estate investing and are ready to start. Unfortunately, we can't figure out the financial hurdle of our current situation and are seeking guidance. So here's the...