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Hello BP.
I found a property I'd like to buy that is a short sale. The day I was ready to make an offer I called up a listing agent and asked for offer instructions. He said the property is "gone" meaning he has a rat...
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I use mouse bait stations with Final Blox from Bell Laboratories in them at each property. We tend to have good luck, and little to no rodent infestation. The product is cheap to use, and requires just a small amount ...
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I am currently eyeing purchasing a duplex in the DFW area to house hack our first deal. We would live in one side rent out the other. Is the market too volatile at the moment to buy? Should we wait it out, if so how l...
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Hi everyone, I am new here and new to the real estate investing game as well. Currently I am analyzing a duplex in Georgia, it appears like a great deal. The listing price is 65k but from what was listed, the gross re...
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I have a rental house and will be self-managing my house this year. I’ve spent lots time online search for a reliable home warranty company, but ....lots of reviews all about bad home warranty companies. Please any th...
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I was offered to purchase a single house for 20k. It’s worth about $160k. However the tenants are elderly, desperate and want to live rent free for ten years. Taxes are about $4k. Needs some minor improvements that I ...
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I’m about to purchase two duplexes and the builder changes and now says $10/month HOA fees (estimated he says). Throwing HOA fees at last minute pisses me off. Plus these are estimated which means they can easily go u...
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Hey BP family... I'm a new investor in Houston, TX. I have a few realtors that may send me leads and I also search for leads myself. A question I have is, how do any of you decide if and how much to offer on a propert...
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Hey there BP,I'm actively pursuing a property that is in probate but the bank has begun the foreclosure process as the previous owner passed shortly after not paying her mortgage and taxes for nearly 10 months. My que...
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A source for the banking sector said that lenders have given a significant number of borrowers forbearance to get through Covid shutdowns.But forbearance is ending.
And borrowers will need to pay all the back paymen...