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I am preparing a rent increase letter, and figured that I will increase by 3% (currently $1500/mo).
I know large complexes (especially those run by REITs) usually increase by a round number of $100 on a $1500-1600/mo ...
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I have spent some time researching real estate investing and have been trying to connect with more people for advice/ opportunities. I plan to buy my first rental property this year
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With every bank save one, I can put my loan amount, rate, and am into a calculator (my XLS or online) and it'll spit out a payment (and am table) that matches what I pay my bank.Example: I have a 2.42m loan with Fredd...
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I have a property (3/2) under contract at $48,500. It's a foreclosure and it requires $13K of work. Market rent is roughly $800-$825. ARV is 80K - 85K. I would be able to pull out the purchase price + rehab cost out o...
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Hi all! I am just starting out in REI and am looking at every option of saving and building capital to invest. I am 25 and contributing around $100-$200 a pay period to my 401K. I have only begun contributions last ye...
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I've been doing single family flips, wholesales and picked up 2 rentals over the last 2 years. After getting a Commercial lead that ended up not working out, but was a toe-in-the-water experience for me, I've started ...
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I received my 1099 misc from my property management company and they did a few things that don't seem right. First under Other Income (box 3) they listed Security deposit (refundable), pet deposit (non-refundable) and...
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We looked at a house a while ago, but due to a death in the family we ended up suspending our house hunt and didn't end up making an offer on it. It was originally listed at $250,000, and on the market for about 3 or ...
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My husband (veteran) and I purchased a home in Philadelphia in March 2017 in a neighborhood that is appreciating rapidly. We have fixed up a lot of things already and are continuing to improve it as we live there. Bas...
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I just had a vacancy come up on a rental in an area that calls for a tight budget. I like to have the best houses in the market and was wondering if anyone has explored inexpensive, unusual back splash options for the...