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This is my first BiggerPockets post as a new investor. I am curious, what types of accounts/investments are people using for maintenance/repair funds and/or rent deposits? Are there any rules of thumb in terms of perc...
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Hey everyone. I am new to RE investing but SO excited to jump in with our first rental. Could use some feedback regarding what next steps to take. Right now we are about 4 months out from finishing some student loan p...
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So I just purchased my very first house, which is also my current residence for my wife, two children and myself, I had to completely drains my savings in the process. I know I'm at least 1-2 years out from being ab...
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Hey everyone!I recently fired my property management company. I will be self-managing. Do I need to issue an addendum to the lease and change all the emergency contact info for repair, how to pay rent, etc. Tenants a...
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Is it true that 6 months of mortgage payments is needed as an emergency fund before the closing of your loan on a multi-family property? If so, is there any way around this requirement? Is this requirement for every l...
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Hello. Hoping to get a bit of info on how/if others might proceed. The moving parts of taxes and finance make my head hurt so I figure I'll ask folks with more experience. Home we'd like to buyAsking: 430kARV: 465-490...
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At 26 years old, I would consider me to have a healthy savings of roughly $70,000-$75,000 in liquid cash, hoping to start investing in real estate and generate cash flow. - The first step in my journey I know should b...
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If a tenant calls on Christmas eve or Christmas do you answer the phone ?
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Hello, I have been doing fix and flips/buy and hold investing in SFR properties in Chicago area. I have full time job but was able to continue doing the REI in Chicago area. But, recently I started looking in...
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Hello,I am Demario Scott and I have recently subscribed to the bigger pockets many platforms. I am a 21 year old male in the united states Air force and I am currently stationed at Joint base Charleston. I have recent...