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Born and raised in Buffalo NY. Growing up I helped my Father manage a small property portfolio. As a knowable and tangible asset I have always been fond of Real Estate as a financial tool. A desire to escape the cold...
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If you had a 4-Plex for a little over 3 years and it had 1 decent year of cash flow but hasn't cash flowed since last September and is appraised at over $100K more than when you bought it...would you sell it if a real...
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I recently closed on a 4 unit and there's a non-conforming 5th unit with drop ceilings. The unit is currently vacant and, as you can imagine, the ceiling isn't the prettiest thing.
Any ideas of what can be done to p...
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I'm looking at an 1950s, 3br/1ba fixer upper that currently has window units. Still running the numbers, but the plan is to BRRRR but flip would be the backup exit strategy.Does anyone have experience installing HVAC ...
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I'm buying my first property it's a duplex, I really need opinions on should I hire property Managment or do it myself. It's my first deal I don't wanna make mistakes but I've also heard mixed reviews of property mana...
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Just an honest question.Besides being able to "retire early" and maybe do a couple international trips a year, why do you want to acquire a massive amount of wealth? I used to fall into this category. But then I switc...
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Hi All!I'm very excited about getting into RE investing and would like some help with a plan to actually make it happen! I'm still in the learning stages, but my desire to get "into this" isn't new. The goal for some ...
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Hello BP Community! My husband and I are looking into rental investing in Fresno, CA. We’re doing research and trying to find out more about the market there, from average rents to rental vacancy rates to neighborhood...
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Remember your first bike ride without training wheels? Your first day at a new school or job? Your first date with someone special? 🚲💼❤️
Even with 40 years in real estate, I felt the same way about buying my fi...
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I know, I know, "hate" is a pretty strong word, but it's true, I hate condo's as rentals. I reluctantly bought a REO condo 3 1/2 years ago and had it as a rental up until last week when I sold it and I couldn't have b...