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What is the best way to acquire my first rental property?I am too busy to do traditional prospecting, but I am willing to make less of a profit.If I can't do traditional prospecting, should I stay out of real estate?(...
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We're selling a duplex in a bad neighborhood. We're trying to decide how far to go fixing it up. It looks pretty shabby outside, roof is so so, coolers and electric not great. But the inside is good. We had to rehab o...
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I am looking at a property on Lake Michigan. I have developed a schedule on the amount of time I believe it will rent per month -- less in the winter, more in the summer.How do you determine nightly rate? What other...
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Hi. I'm in a position to be able to buy one or two properties for cash. Is it better to just do the 25% down, take out loans, and buy several properties or pay cash for one or two single family homes in states like ...
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Hi all,First time landlord in the Boston area here. Quick background: wife and I are moving to NH after being in a Somerville condo for 3 years. It has appreciated about $130k since we bought it ($570k to ~$700k). We ...
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Hello, I am 19 years old and looking to close on my first deal! I am super excited, however this deal has seemed to go on forever! About 2 months since my initial message and offer. The house is $127,000, with about $...
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I have been researching this with no and little info. I do understand the basic understanding on both but not 100% sure which ones are good or better than the other. I heard the fraction notes investors have very litt...
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Hello everyone! Hope everyone is staying safe! I'm a new investor in Georgia and I'm new to the BP forums. I have a property analysis here for a 5-unit apartment building in GA that I was hoping to get a review on to ...
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I have been kicking myself for not using this tool enough, I have been reluctant because I still have not come close to investing in my first real estate property. But I have been seeing all the feedback from the all ...
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I've been looking at some rental properties in 53215 area. On spotcrime I've noticed a few shootings which scares me. If I see a few assaults that's one thing for me, but shootings is another. Can I get some feedback ...