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Hey All,
Im looking to flip my first property in what I see as a niche market. My first question is: how do you know what holds value? Secondly, how do you estimate repairs precisely?
Alex
I am looking to bid at an auction for a potential fix and flip. This is going to be my first deal. After looking at the numbers and making this post my instincts say bid lower (35k) and be prepared to be out bit. A...
Situation:The homeowner said it needs comestic repairs, the ARF of the property is 200k he is selling it for 165k, everything works it just needs carpet and painting. I will post some photos on here later when I tak...
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Hi gys - I find that getting a correct and trustworthy estimate for "paint and general repair" - is much more difficult than "standard rehab" items.Standard Items like flooring, kitchen counter-tops, cabinets & ap...
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Hey BP,I live in Los Angeles and am looking to house-hack. My goal is to live mortgage-free or as close to it as possible so that I can save money and buy properties out of state. I'm torn between the following two ...
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Hi
After finding this as one of the alternative 1031s on @Dave Foster pdf overview I am thinking it’s a strategy I can look to rather than finding a ready-2-rent property to buy.“Improvement Exchanges allow you to pu...
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Hello BP!
I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on what qualities and skills make a property manager truly stand out. Whether you're an experienced investor or just starting, having a reliable and efficient propert...
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HI Bp,I lost about 60 shingles on my duplex during Hurricane Irma. The total sq feet of the house is about 2200 sq ft. How will an adjuster determine repair versus replacement? I have quality renters and do not want t...
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Hi all,I've been doing some research into real estate investment for a while now and am starting to get serious about making my first purchase. My goal is to purchase a multi family unit for a monthly cash flow. Any...
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I have a tenant who moved into my rental in California in Feb this year. They've lived in the home for 7 months and have made maintenance requests every single month. They installed bidets without my permission and cr...