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Hello,
I made an offer on a duplex and the bank is coming back with their typical "make best and final offer" based on multiple offers. Here's the background...
2 units
income $1000/month ($500 each unit)
bank aski...
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We all know a Z-estimate can vary wildly in either direction, but what has been your experience with how accurate the estimates are for properties on realtor.com?
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I'm financially stable with good income, low debt, and good credit score. I'm in my upper 50s and would like to retire in 8-10 years with $3000 in passive income from RE investments. I have about $250k available thro...
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We are new to College student rental: Lease starts on 3rd of the mo - are we obligated to prorate that month? Lease end date is the 24th-do we prorate that month as well? We are renting our 2 year old investment prope...
All we ever hear is the good news. Brokers and gurus promoting 25%+ returns. Promises of quick turn arounds. No sweat, no strain.Many times that’s true. I’ve built a portfolio of performing loans that more than pays m...
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Several months ago when my HVAC contractor showed up to take care of an issue at one of my rentals, he told me that the dog urine smell in the house was so strong he was afraid he might pass out. The tenant has been i...
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Rules provide structure to our world. It is no different in the investment property world. Without rules, staying focused is difficult if not impossible. Working without a good framework will likely leave you feeling ...
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Rules provide structure to our world. It is no different in the investment property world. Without rules, staying focused is difficult if not impossible. Working without a good framework will likely leave you feeling ...
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I am starting a company in Portland, TX just outside Corpus Christi. If anyone knows the area they know it is growing rapidly! How can I market my company to the local investors and random home buyers who need to buy ...
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Trying to get a VERY BALLPARK idea of what I would expect a per-square-foot gut interior renovation to cost an investor in San Francisco.By ballpark, I mean I'd be happy with a $50/sf range ($125-175/sf, for example) ...