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Well this was a long time coming, but I finally did it. In October of 2023 I was able to close on my first property. I will include numbers below. What happened after that....an immediate eviction. Luckily it wasn...
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Hi all, I had some tenants move in last month to a 3/2 SFR (I just closed on the property a month prior) and I really like them a lot. Good people. Anyways, the first day in, we realized the hot water heater needed re...
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Hi there, I've posted a few messages in the past, and wanted your opinnion.
I've talked to plenty of landlords in my local marketplace, and it seems that the majority of the landlords have the SAME mindset.
Most lan...
Hello All,
First post here. Getting our STR on the market and I was thinking about ways I could automate the thermostat to turn on 1 hour before check-in and right after check-out. Does anyone have any experience wit...
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Hello BP,I have a duplex located in the philadelphia area. My property is completely vacant while it is being worked on, and I haven’t been there in about a week or so. This evening I sent over someone to my property ...
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So I have a slightly complicated deal that I'd like to get your advice on if it seems doable. I'm purchasing a 2 unit building from family members (there are 3 owners who were given the property in a revocable trust ...
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I'm in escrow to purchase a 6 unit apartment building in Ohio and I noticed the sewer and water costs were 73% of the total monthly expenses. Is there a way to lower those utility bills? Perhaps I could pay to have a ...
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Hi, I'm planning to purchase my first house hack within the next year and was wondering what are some good monthly estimates to use for water, water/sewer tax, garbage/recycling, heat, etc during analysis.
I know fo...
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So I am looking to purchase my second property... I just found a deal it is a 2 family selling for only $25,000.
Unit 1 is listed with 2 bedrooms but has a 3rd w/ no closet. It has newer windows but that is probably...
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How popular are REO properties? It seems that I don't see them talked about as much as potential investments. What are the drawbacks of these properties? What are some of the best ways to invest in them? I see them as...