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Hi guys, Thank you so much in advance for anyone who takes the time to read and respond!In 2009, without knowing anything at all about real estate, I bought my first investment property with a partner (a good friend) ...
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Hey all I am a newbie so first and foremost go easy on me! With the company I run I think I would have a great opportunity to find deals that I could lease option (at a profit) to an end buyer.
First off I would w...
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I purchased my first duplex a month ago with the intention of owner occupying the back unit while I fix it up and eventually rent it out. It is located in Gardena, CA which is in a non rent control part of Los Angeles...
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I had a property manager fail to get a signature on the lease of every person over 18 living in my rental property. I have an email sent to me by the owner of the property management company asking me if I wanted anyo...
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Well, after going gang busters on BP podcasts, working the BP calculators, working thru and finally getting the financing worked out, finding a good property, making an offer then a counteroffer, we got outbid and the...
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Hey everyone, I hear all the time finding the right contractor tends to be a struggle. Does anyone have a list of criteria to look for in finding a decent contractor? I'd love some help as I'm moving into my first reh...
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I've learned the individual who sold me a 4-plex on owner carry a few years passed away a month ago. The promissory note will transfer to his only child and he wasn't married. He was a fine, personable older fellow bu...
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Not sure if anyone has any advice on this situation / is in a similar one.
I have inherited tenants and they were great about paying rent since I got my property. They paid on time for about 4 months. Then they told...
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I bought a house in a small college town with a severe lack of hotel capacity. I planned on using the house from time to time myself, then letting friends and family use it for free, and then renting it as an STR when...
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Can you share your experience?