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Hey guys! Just bought my first property- great deal but it smells like cigarettes and dog. What’s your best tips for getting that stank out of the house?!
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I have hear that most investors want 30% in return of there money and others 70% What is is exactly the percentage they are looking for to consider buying a house as a good deal?
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The following is not legal advice.
Having read numerous horror stories here on BP about failed projects and lost money due to less-than-honorable contractors, I feel compelled to try to provide some guidance to those...
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I'm from San Francisco, working in tech. I'm looking to invest across the US, with our first focus being in Columbus, OH. Fairly new to the real estate game, some experience investing in REITs and via Fundrise, and on...
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It can be a nightmare. My association has been self managed since the developer turned it over to the Owners (12 yrs ago). We have had our secretary in place since the beginning (12 YEARS).Her husband a former fire c...
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Good morning BP,
I am curious about 1031 Exchange and have a couple of questions.
How did you start using 1031? What are the benefits? Are there rules associated with 1031 or any specific guidelines that need to be...
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Anyone who invests in the OKC market may be able to help!
I just closed a SFR April 11th, and am trying to rent this, however am not getting the traffic I expected. Let me preface with, I own 2 duplex's which...
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I own one rental right now close to downtown DC. The tenants have said they may start looking for new jobs out of the area in the fall and I'd like to consider a modest kitchen renovation when they go. The kitchen is...
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Just read this: Sec. 210-7(d)(3) permits any of the following installations when replacing a 2-wire ungrounded receptacle: (a) Replace it with another 2-wir...
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Hi all. We just started rehabbing a 1500 square foot house in an upscale neighborhood. It currently has a 150 amp service and panel box in the basement. My thinking is that we may need to upgrade to 200. Especially...