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What advice would some of you give to someone like me just getting started, 18 years of age, and wanting to get involved with real estate? I have a passion for real estate because of the results I have seen it work in...
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There was a short thread on this, but it was locked. We have 13 units (including our own) in 3 properties, and file schedule E. I actively manage and maintain these properties. From my reading, I need to form a more ...
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As of now, my strategy consists of searching Lafayette, and its adjacent parish's, sheriff sales, sorting for properties by zip code, and heading to the clerk of courts office to check for liens and any useful mortgag...
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Hi folks,Anyone here have experience in buy + hold rental properties in Folwell, Near North, Payne-Phalen, South of Maryland, or other higher-crime areas? In particular, I'm curious to know what expenses (insurance, s...
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Hi everybody. My name is Ryan Smith and I am new to the world of real estate investing! Any and all advice is welcome!
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Afternoon BB, I am looking into getting umbrella coverage through USAA for all of my properties? I was wondering if you could give me some advice. Thanks.
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Hey guys,
I am at a fork in the road and am not sure which way to go. Let's assume I have 200k to rehab houses. I want to buy an apartment that will require 100k down and the rest financed. If I do that, 50% of my re...
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Someone came to see the place and they want to use their child's SSDI payments as part of the income to qualify for the rental. I have taken an applicant on SSDI before but have never heard of someone trying to do ...
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Hi all, its about time in introduce myself. I've been out here reading and learning when I can for about a year now.
My wife and I purchased our first rental 4 years ago, then we bought a second one 2.5 years ago.
W...
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My 20+ y.o. Anderson windows condensate on the inside when: 1) the shades are down for the night, and 2) the temperature difference between the room and the outside is significant (68F inside and 35F or below outside)...