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Hello, I'm a 20 year-old aspiring investor. I've taken courses, listened to the podcast for a year, done a lot of research, etc. and I feel that I'm ready to take the first step in real estate investing. With that, na...
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Hi BP community! I have gathered the courage to make on offer on my first investment property. The deal seems good:
Good B+ area in Columbia, SC suburb, great schools, 3 bed 2 bath, needs some cosmetic work (repaint ...
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What do mid-term renters prefer when it comes to security deposit? I'm leaning towards a smaller non-refundable deposit vs a full month rent that is refundable. I would love to hear what others have experienced with i...
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Good morning everyone! I want to start by saying thank you to this amazing community! I really hope we can get some advice on our tax situation.In 2020, we only had 1 rental at the time, but an investor in the area wa...
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This is serious - http://www.cleveland.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2017/...Cleveland, especially the west side of Cleveland represents a lot of great rental investment opportunities. There are lots of homes with "good bon...
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Hi, I am considering putting an offer in on a home in FL that is listed for $120K as a short sale. The property was previously listed for $160K with no bites. In reviewing the tax and owners records no Lis Pendens a...
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Dear friends,One of my tenants has a family situation and is moving out early, way before the lease is up. While I'm trying to be friendly and understanding, I also would like to explore my options as far as making it...
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Is Special Warranty Deed a common practice for multi family apartment deals? That's what the listing broker told me and said I can ask for General Warranty Deed instead but that would put me at disadvantage against ot...
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(typo, I meant bad not bed credit... the system won't let me edit the title afterwards, :p )Dear friends, I have an applicant for my rental property. Everything seems ok. The applicant has a stable job (UPS for 27 y...
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Any input would be great.
The tenant had told me she cannot go through with the lease.(circumstances are legitimate but an agreement is and agreement)
Signed on aug 15th for move in on aug 29th for a 2 year lease. ...