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If you've spoken with me for more than 10 minutes, you know I'm a big fan of STRs and AirBnB as both a host (SuperHost, in fact, nbd, just a celebrity here) and as a traveler. I find that STRs are a great way to ex...
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Hi BP!I have been researching the different financing methods, and would prefer to use portfolio lending for its better rates on my first flip. I have roughly 60k liquid available as a down payment if needed, and the ...
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We're doing a rehab on a house in Sunriver, Oregon. It was built in the 70's. How do you determine if drywall/sheetrock should be replaced or is it possible to lightly sand and do new texture?
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Backstory:I'm in the military and have access to the VA loan with allows 0% down on a SFH up to $400k, a duplex up to $600k, and a quad up to $800k. The catch is the property must be move in ready and the VA sends ins...
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Our plan starting out was to do MTRs exclusively for all the reasons everyone does. The problem is consistently finding tenants. FurnishedFinder gave us exactly one tenant for <30 days and it was a mess (collecting...
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Out of State investor is being sued by the city of Chicago for $ 860,000 in fines. $ 7000/Day fines. This is pure harassment by the city of Chicago but it true. I have copied his entire email to me just as a cautionar...
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Looking at my first two commercial properties tomorrow (a 13 mixed use unit and an 8plex). I have run numbers based on what they have provided but I'm worried I'm going to overlook something when I go to view them. ...
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I’ve read a few articles reporting that the idea of Rent Strike(s) is gaining momentum. Apparently, advocates have moved past a request seeking deferred payments, or other options, to simply demanding that rent be wai...
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My husband and I have recently purchased a rental single family property in a class B neighborhood in Los Angeles and few weeks ago there was a shooting involving the neighbor next door who shot and killed two people....