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Hello all,
This is my first post so bear with me. I'm in the early steps of purchasing my first home to be used as rental income and it happens to also be my first property. The property is in Chicago, has a first fl...
Hello BP!I'm just trying to get some clarity. I will be wholesaling in the Tacoma area and I want to ensure my Sellers sign off on the proper forms. Would I need to present my Seller with a P&S agreement, Form 17 ...
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Can you write off the home and sewer inspections and appraisal costs for a rental property? If so, do you have to add these expenses to the cost basis of the property or can they be fully deductible?
Thanks,
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I was out getting a haircut last night and started clicking around on BP using their browser - IE7.
What I discovered caused me grave concern. It seems that the dropdown menu at the top of the page wasn't working pr...
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Hi Everyone!I'm new to RE investing and learning every day (thanks everyone for sharing your insight and knowledge). I've heard/read a lot of people saying to buy the best property you can manage to buy (in the nicest...
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Hi all,
I bought an old (1900’s) 2 unit property exactly 1 year ago this month. The tenants have been okay, though kind of a pain getting them to pay rent on time. In early august, my tenant notified me about mice sh...
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Hi BPer's,So I'm attempting to take on my first investment (fix and flip). I have 2 other partners on this project. 1 of which is my current business partner in our renovations company. The other is an investor I foun...
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Hello.I have 2 questions actually. Give situation then go from there.I have a house I am going to be renting out. Currently it is in my name still and everything. I am wanting to make sure I provide myself enough p...
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I have a seller that has agreed to sell me a (small) vacant lot in Texas. This is my first land deal. Do I need to get them to sign a purchase agreement and a deed or do I just need the deed?They live out of state ...
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Hello Bigger Pockets!Casual lurker here ready to start some serious research and networking. By day I’m a full-time Pharmacist, by night and weekends I’m a husband and father of 1, soon to be 2 boys. I’ve spent the ...