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What is the best way to use home equity in your home to start a rental property investment. I’m wanting to buy my first investment property. I’ve got about $90,000 in home equity and would like to begin buying rental ...
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Hope everyone is staying warm! Hoping to get some advice...I own my primary residence free and clear, preparing to pull out equity to invest. I feel inclined to just cash out with 30 year fixed since rates are trendin...
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Hi BP.I have barely seen any posts here on investing in office buildings. Is this a sector that is not popular or is it that many people have not looked into it? I happen to work in commercial leasing and come by gr...
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Does anyone here have experience in the New Bern/Trent Woods market? We recently listed a property FSBO after listing for several months with an agent. Nice waterfront property in good condition but in need of some ...
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If you have ever been to Toledo, Ohio you will see our welcome sign, "You will do better in Toledo," throughout the city. In 1913, The slogan was initiated to represent the positive attitude of Toledo's residents. Eve...
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I own an out-of-state property and the tenants have notified my property manager about a crack in the floor of the shower (see here). The property manager says that after speaking with contractors that she doesn't be...
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How long should it take to find a tenant? My SFH in Northwest Arkansas was listed on all the major platforms (Zillow, Realtor, Facebook Marketplace, apartments.com, hotpads, etc...) in the last week in Jan 2024. It's ...
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I am close to advertising my rental unit through Zillow. I plan to have tenants pay for the app fee and screen through Zillow as well. Should I note that the owners will be living next door? I’m trying to think if I w...
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I am wanting to buy my first property for my primary residence but only will be living in it for a few years before moving cities. I am wondering if I am better off just renting until I get to a more permanent locatio...
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We are researching where some affordable areas are in California, for a STR. We have some on our radar, looking for any other ideas or advice. Thank you