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I've been a real estate investor for about 12 years now and I've been involved in a lot of flips. I don't do upper end houses, mostly just starter home stuff. I know that there are people who frequently make 100k + on...
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Here's the deal. I am a younger entrepreneur (32) I own a construction business, car wash and a mini storage facility. I am moving to the San Diego area this summer when my GF finishes her RN. We have family out there...
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Hi Everyone! I’ve been doing a lot of reading both here on the forums as well as real estate investing books. As someone starting out with no actual experience, it’s a bit of information overload. Since I’ve been lurk...
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Hello Everyone,I'm a new investor (under 2 years). I have never posted and truthfully forgot about this great site. I thought I would check it out and see what you all think of my situation.I bought my first property ...
Hi,I just recently joined BiggerPockets and this is my first post. I have learned a lot reading through the different forum topics and now have a question of my own. I have a 4-plex that just had a water leak do to an...
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I wasn't originally intending on going down the path of investing in weekly rentals nor new constructions, but I found a new development that my wife and I see a lot of potential of appreciation with the ability to ca...
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I'm asking these questions now because I've learned to ask questions from those who have been before me.
To not monopolize your time I'll cut to the chase.
Personal:
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I use the security deposit (and the first month's rent) as a test case to see if the potential tenant will be able to pay rent on time. If they can't come up with a security deposit and 1st Month's rent prior to w...
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Hi everyone,My partner and I are in Canada and seriously exploring rental properties in the U.S. Before we go too far down this path, we are concerned with getting some general insights on legalities and taxes if we w...
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I just got back from a showing where the prospective tenant didn't show. It was scheduled for 7pm and I called about 5 after and of course it went to voicemail.
I'm just looking for tips from experienced lan...