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Hello Bigger Pockets forum,I am looking for some advice on getting started with spec building in central Ohio. Speculation building is not new to me, growing up my grandfather built spec houses on his off days (he wa...
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My rental is posted for $3,900 per month. 3x income is $11,700 per month or $140,000 per year. I have an applicant who has a 787 credit score. He just finished his radiology residency at UT and made $70,000 per year. ...
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I'm currently using a property manager for my two rentals. However, I have colleagues/friends who do not use them stating, "they like to keep their money." My feeling is that I don't know all of the ins and outs and...
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Hey everyone! We are getting our first STR ready to rent in the next few weeks and of course there's still a ton of things to buy. I wanted to get your takes on furniture preferences.
Bunk beds or trundle beds? I ha...
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I'm just as eager and ready to invest as the next guy, I'm a newbie who's done all of the readings, listenings, meetings, etc. etc. and now it's time to act. My biggest concern right now is my living situation. I live...
hello everyone, I'm a newbie looking into my first investment. I currently have been centering my search in more middle class areas, but the prices are a bit high. my question is this. how is it going into low income ...
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I'm in the middle of an deal for a legal two-flat in Chicago with FHA financing, but the numbers only work if I convert the basement into a livable space. FHA loan + expenses is $3000, Rental income with 2 units is $3...
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Good morning BP and thank you for stopping by. My name is Javier and I've lost my way deciding how to approach my short term/long term goals. I've been investing (Flipping,tax deeds,wholesale,buy and hold) for about 8...
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Hi all, I’m a bit of a novice and these forums have been fantastic. I’m specifically looking at out of state investing because of where I live (Los Angeles). This led me to research turnkey providers and that strategy...
Experienced investors, please explain if I'm being unrealistic.I'm middle aged, and my home is mortgage free. I also have 3 rental houses in Las Vegas, which I purchased at the ideal time a few years ago. Those are ...