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Hi all, Wondering if it makes sense to move to online applications with our rentals. Sometimes it is difficult to read the handwriting of the applicants. Has anyone had any success with this? What tools/system do y...
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Hey, I took over a property for a friend who is moving across country. Given its location, I believe it would be best to make it section 8 housing. 1) How do I decide if it is the best choice? 2) How do I go about thi...
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Hello,I have a property for rent and has few applicants that submitted the application and been approved, but they never paid for the reservation fee (security deposit). Is there any reason why they not paying to movi...
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Hi BP community. I bought 28 apartment units in Georgia in June 2022. I am looking to hire a firm to do a cost segregation study. In one of the quotes, the agents gives me the option wether to authorize the his firm t...
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How to Get Started Investing in Real Estate
By, Maura McGraw
You are probably aware of the many benefits of investing in real estate, but getting your first property can seem overwhelming. There is no one “right” wa...
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Good Morning Bigger Pocket FamilyMy name is Will and I live in Southfield, MI. I have graphic design business that takes care of the creative side of my brain, and I'm here to get into REI to take care of the analytic...
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Hey all, I'm new to the forum here and am eager to learn more about real estate investing for the purpose of building longer-term passive income. I'm a complete newbie to the game so I have a lot to learn, even to fig...
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Hi Bigger Pockets members
We've finally opened escrow with our first investment property! In addition to that, another wholesaler offered to JV a deal to find a buyer together. After many lessons learned, I'm begin...
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Hi I am rehabbing 2 houses and need bulk materials pricing. I know about the pro desk at Lowes & Home Depot alreadybut am posting to find out the least expensive place for bulk materials or discounts for Flooring,...
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Hello,We just got a pre-approval to potentially get an unsecured business credit card with a 100k limit, Interest free for the firts 6 months.Now here's the fine print, if we decide to go with this card, the cost to g...