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What tips do you have to make your tenant not destroy things or help them able to pay their rent? For instance when I buy a new rental I:
1. Remove anything that is hanging.
2. Take down all curtain rods and replace...
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We have a quote for dwelling insurance for a SFR on which we are about to make an offer. It's with the insurer of last resort in Texas. I'm not sure that's the proper terminology; my husband is handling that part of...
Hey guys! I've been a lurker for a while but didn't participate. I'm a European that's moving to the US.
How can I optimize the acceleration of my real estate journey? I am starting out with a non-existent credit sco...
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Hello, my name is Alison Olson. I am student looking to get into my first investment deal and plan to house hack in the Minneapolis area. I am looking for advice on how to find nice neighborhoods in or near the city t...
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So after reading books, frequenting bigger pockets forums, podcasts, webinars, and YouTube I feel like I am ready to buy my first sfr. I have found a really nice deal and the owner owns the property out right (owes no...
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Good evening BP family. I am in a position to potentially become a hard money/private lender and am looking for a company with whom to join and utilize their services as a lender ~ not a loan recipient. I realize th...
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Hello everyone,
I bought a condotel in Honululu formerly knowns as Trump Waikiki in 2020 for 400k and it hasn't been a good investment at all. This will definitely be my last...
The hotel is currently getting rebra...
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Hello BigPocketers,
I’m seeking advice on the best way to approach this situation. I recently purchased a 0.42-acre piece of land for $90K. Directly across from it is a vacant 8,000 sqft lot listed for $75K. Consider...
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Curious to hear what everyone thinks. If you had to choose between owning a business and renting the space vs. owning the building and renting to the business, which would you choose?
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Hi all,
I'm trying to get started and would love to tap this community's wealth of information on potential best strategies for getting the first deal and thoughts on where I'm leaning so far.
Little background on ...