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Hello Bigger Pockets community! This is my very first post in the forums and my first day as a Pro member so figured what better time than now to post. A quick rundown of my situation/options: My fiancé and I are curr...
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Until the preliminary (free) application is done and I meet them for a showing- everything is via text and email. It is a recent decision which is already paying off.An exchange that re-affirmed my decision:"Blah, bla...
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I'm interested in buying STR properties in the Carolina coasts, including Myrtle Beach and the Outer Banks. I'm curious for those of you who currently own investment properties in those areas: Are you worried about in...
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I'm under contract for a duplex in Port Richmond. It does not have the proper zoning but it is build out correctly. It has separate gas, electric, two hot water heaters, etc. Has anyone been successful in going throug...
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Hi all,Can/Should a homeowner with housemates claim the income (rent) and a portion of expenses (landscape maintenance, cleaning service, utilities, home repairs) on taxes as a business expense, if it is the homeowner...
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It’s May, and it's time for another Las Vegas update. For a comprehensive view of the Las Vegas investment market, message me for my blog link. It contains more detailed information on investing insights, analytics, a...
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Hi Everyone!Just wanted to take the time to introduce myself. My name is Bhanu(Bah - nu) and I work in Manhattan at a credit card company. I've been working in data and financial technology since 2009. Recently I've b...
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Residential real estate is doing pretty well despite the high rates, but commercial is getting hit pretty hard (the topic of my most recent article btw: https://www.biggerpockets.com/...). Office in particular is bein...
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Hi first time post here - thanks in advance for any help anyone is willing to provide. My wife and I looking to get started doing rental properties (single family homes, maybe duplexes, some brrrr in the future). We c...
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Hi All!
I'm curious to know people's opinion on this situation. I just closed on a duplex ($166,500) in ohio that rents for $1960 (section 8). I have a 30 year fixed mortgage at 4.87% , loan balance $125,000. I'm re...