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Hello everyone!My wife and I are fairly new to investing in real estate. We currently operate a single STR and are looking to invest in a single-family multi-unit and/or commercial 6-12 unit property.If we have the op...
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My situation is a giant catch 22. I borrowed a private loan to purchase my property almost 2 years ago, gutted it, fixed it up slowly, and was ready to refinance this Spring. Unfortunately during this time, I also max...
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Snapshot of issue:
I have accumulated 5 small multi-families. 4 in Indiana, 1 in Portland, OR. Through that have had to heavily renovate one and two others with significant tenant turn over needs this past year. I ha...
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"Learning to dance in the rain" is a metaphor that means finding joy and happiness in the midst of difficult or challenging circumstances. It is about embracing life's storms and not just waiting for them to pass but ...
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Show Me the Money: How To Stop Flying Blind and Master The Art Of Tracking Income and Expenses In Your Real Estate Business
We’ve all heard the statistics about the large number of businesses that fail in the US ever...
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Presently I self manage 2 multi family properties. In two years I will be relocating to another state and I have interviewed a few property managers. However. With my cell phone I can continue to manage these propert...
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I always remove acoustic (popcorn) ceiling and have drywall guys do it because my homes end up looking much nicer and buyers hate those old ceilings. What do you think of retexturing average walls and doing a more ...
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Everyone who weathered the 2008 crisis knows it's very important at this time to make sure not to over-leverage on rental property. What is safe? I've heard 65% LTV should allow pretty much any investor to ride out t...
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Hey BP, I'm looking at a potential BRRRR deal in Indianapolis and this was the biggest issue that came up on the walk through. This stone siding on the front of the house, under a porch overhand, is falling off the si...
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When it comes to real estate investing, one strategy stands out for its ability to build wealth while significantly reducing your personal living expenses: house hacking with multifamily properties. If you’ve ever won...