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I am Alex, I'm really interested in getting started with property investing, but am curious as far as where I should start. I've gotten a wide range of advise ranging from its a mess dont do it, to "just buy a 6 flat...
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Hi, I'm closing on a multi-family 4-plex in Phoenix and I'm starting to research property management companies. I've noticed that some charge a flat rate vs taking a percentage of the total rental income. The flat r...
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Hey BP family,Ive heard of this service from others at a REIA. I'm Experienced in screening tenants, Ive got all the docs. how has you're experience with a flat fee listing service been?Thanks,MB
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Hey Biggerpockets community,I purchased my first live in 2-flat in Chicago this past December and became a first time landlord. I live in one unit and the other unit was already occupied, with that tenants lease expir...
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What are you seeing Prop Mgmnt companies charge for screening and finding tenants? I am seeing one months rent. Is that too high?
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A little bit about my market/competition. There are 3 premium hotels in town. They offer breakfast, a pool, gym etc. They are $600-$700 per week. People that stay here while they work don't mind spending the extra...
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Well it had to happen sooner or later...
One of the properties we bought at auction responded with a strongly worded letter from the attorney that was trying to prevent the foreclosure. This was to the effect of the...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $165,000
Cash invested: $16,500
Sale price: $220,000
3 bedroom vacation rental property in a large complex with...
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Hi everyone! I have a random question that I can’t find an answer to anywhere in the forums. I’m looking at a great triplex, (historic building, near downtown) but none of the units have laundry in the unit. The tripl...
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Got a 250 sqft kitchen that I'm trying to decide whether to put laminate myself or hardwood installed by a professional. The cost difference between the two options is around $1000, maybe $1500?
House ARV is in 180-...