Hi BP, I have a handyman coming tomorrow, and I have to decide whether I want him to strip all the drywall in the upstairs of the house off and us re drywall everything which involves taping, 2 coats of mud, sanding t...
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Economic Update
(Monday, October 19, 2020)
At its core, real estate is a people business, and being kind to people is a business approach that never goes wrong. Being kind builds a positive image. It earns trust...
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What book should I follow up with after finishing Rental property Investing, by: Brandon Turner? I am 16, trying to gain as muchg knowledge as possible
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I've been on BiggerPockets but never really took part in any of the forums. I decided to go Pro to show I'm taking this business seriously. I'm in the northern New Jersey area ( close to NYC) where I'm looking to star...
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I am a new member from Los Angeles. My wife and I just bought a condo together in West LA, so I do not have much money at this time for investments. Because I am not very liquid at the moment, I am designating a lot ...
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Hi All,I am a newbie to BP, and this is my first post. I am currently renting a property I own. It was my primary home for 10 years, and instead of selling it at a loss, my husband and I figured, lets rent it until it...
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I recently attended a seminar where a popular TV couple was the sponsor. Now, before we get rants regarding the levels and $$ they ask to shell out for training etc...my interest in this post is targeted to understand...
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So my tenants trashed one of my rentals and moved out. Carpets were soaked in pet urine and engine oil. Countertops were damaged. Fist sized holes in every room. Doors ripped out of the wall and left the house full of...
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Hello everyone, I am in the market for a new CPA to help me with setting up business structure and prepare for my tax return next year. I have talk to a couple of different companies but all of them left me feeling ov...
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My name is Sander Swenson, I am largely new when it comes to investing in real estate, but my father has been a property manager in the Bay Area since I can remember. I've been around Real Estate my entire life becaus...