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I recently (late Sept. 2018) purchased a duplex in FL. The property was fairly run down, i.e. overgrown yard, the occupied unit has window coverings consisting of aluminum foil and/or bed sheets/blankets, additionally...
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I own SFRs in Humble, specifically choosing that area to invest and live because of the lower flood risk, but haven’t bought yet this year for lack of deals meeting my strict criteria, so I have some capital.
What i...
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I did it!!! I got the building under contract and its time to get the funding and start due diligence! It's HAPPENING!! I feel like two things at the same time... YAAAAAYYY 🎉😀💃🏾 and OH CRAP!!! 😱😱😱Now I have Inspec...
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We are down to the wire here trying to find college students for our rental that we purchased during COVID. Many places are still available near campus and with the end of August nearing and our money running out with...
Hi, first time posting here. A little story about me is, I am unmarried, and late 20s. I was fortunate to make about $750k this year and next year the expected salary is $900k. I have a 1.2M house with 25%-ish equity,...
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Hi guys. Can any actions be taken against the mortgage broker for not locking in my rate when the rate was still low? We have been trying to refi since November. We are in March and we have submitted everything they a...
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Hello all, I've recently been turned onto the BP podcast and forums. I'm in love! All the recent podcasts about the mobile home parks has got me thinking about some cool ideas. I'm curious what you guys think about an...
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I am 50 and have a goal to replace my income, or at least a lot of it by 60. My wife and I have strong W2s and are closing on a 300K HELOC this week. We are in process of building an Airbnb (Den Modern Cabin in Adir...
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I really buy into the whole building wealth through real estate philosophy, but I am not sure I have the personality to be a landlord. I worry about everything, the biggest being liability and being sued for some reas...
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What do you look for in a small town a couple of hours away from a metropolitan area and are trying to buy and hold? Is there a certain unemployment rate you look for? Specific industries? A certain percentage of p...