Hey all, I'm on the other side of the fence and need to rent a property while I'm in between homes. I thought I'd ask for some recommendations on the best way to approach getting the right lease term and price. Bei...
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Managing a property involves a myriad of responsibilities, from tenant relations to maintenance, financial oversight to legal compliance. For property owners, the decision to hire a property manager is a strategic one...
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As a property manager, the ability to identify a good rental property is crucial for success in the real estate industry. Knowing what to look for can save you time, money, and headaches in the long run. It's importan...
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I've heard of 1% rule for buying rental properties (1% of purchase price in monthly rental income). Does that apply all the way up to large multifamily as well?
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With rising property values and high demand across the state, do you think Texas is still an affordable option for first-time homebuyers? What trends or areas are you seeing emerge as the new buyer hotspots?
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Hello BP community! I have been creeping this site for some time now and finally decided to bite the bullet and get started with an account here. I'm so glad I did. My husband and I have 2 rental properties in the GTA...
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I'm looking to buy in Bakersfield. 2 properties around $150K each to rent out. Outlay will be $30K down, $750 per property monthly mortgage, income will be hopefully $1,200 per property. Am I insane?
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Hello Everyone :)My name is Yoni, and I'm currently living outside the US - in Israel :) so I'll need to do a lot of work remotely...I have a background in investing in index funds, and also have one apartment in Isra...
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I haven't seen much discussion on targeted real estate markets and I don't see this category on the forum. Rich's post caused me to wonder what RE markets everyone thinks are the best to invest in. Where are you inv...
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Quick survey...
What do you consider to be the best States with the best returns for Multi-Family Investing?
Essentially which state does your dollar go the furthest where you get the best return.