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Alright, I've been lurking for a while, read a bunch of books, listen to dozens of BP podcasts, and killed hundreds of hours "researching" my market online. At this point, I really don't think there's anything more I...
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Should I be planning to provide my phone number as a contact for my self managed short term rental? I've seen a lot of LTR posts where it is recommended using a Google number which is not a problem but it is still a ...
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I am wondering if Houston investors have found an alternative to HAR/real estate agents for tenant placement. It just seems like a full month's rent as a fee for tenant placement is excessive. I have been posting on z...
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After running the number on over 50 deals I recently scouted 10 properties last week. 4 of those are with a long time real estate investor that's too busy to manage the properties and getting to the age where he'd rat...
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I am looking to do my first long distance deal and I am struggling with how to estimate rehab costs. I am decently confident with estimating cosmetic changes. Many of the homes Im looking at will need structural as we...
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Greetings All,
I am a new member to BP. I am a multifamily real estate investor from Randolph, MA. My company also invest in commercial multifamily properties while providing conservative returns for investors.
I h...
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Hey, I could use some pointers on whether or not I am doing analyzing the cash flow on properties correctly (or whether or not I'm even on the right track).
I'll provide an example property:
3 bed 2.5 bath townhome...
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Just purchased my first 3 family house and I inherited 2 of the existing tenants and living in the 3rd unit. The tenants have lived there for 11 and 4 years both seem like solid tenants. One of them just friend me on ...
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So lets you have a tenant that pays there rent every month, a little late but pays it every month, but keep the house immaculate and takes really good care of the property. Then you have another tenant that pays early...
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Hi BP family, Does anyone start off a new tenant with a MTM term or maybe a 3-6 month lease before committing to a full year lease ? In an effort to make sure you are happy with the tenant and is a good fit ? I Ha...