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So I hear people talking big game about owning Properties long term and the cash flow going up.In some states that are high property tax state like Texas here is what I have seen. 1. The taxes and insurance are increa...
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Hi all. Want first to say how much I appreciate Bigger Pockets and the wonderful advice I have received here..
I own 3 rental properties at this point. My wife and I have lived in our personal residence for the pas...
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Hi, this is my first time posting on the forum, hopefully someone can help me with my situation. I live in an owner occupied duplex that I purchased with an FHA loan. I live in one side, and I rent the other side out....
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Hi all, I’m coming close to buying my first rental as an out of state STR. I have been in contact with a local property manager who charges 18% to manage the listings on their accounts (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc), take care o...
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I was served with an eviction for late payment of rent and we had court December 4th. We both showed up but the landlord stepped out and when the judge called for us she didn’t come back in the room so I was asked how...
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Been reading some interesting post on BRRR experiences so figured I'd share mine as well - NIGHTMARE!!!!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
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I have a General Contractor that gave me a bid. We agreed on an Independent Contractor's Agreement, and a Scope of Work. I certainly didn't tell him how much material to use but I stated what needed to be done.
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Strategy Questions:I work as an 1099 for my "real job". I have an LLC and it is taxed as an S-Corp. I have recently stopped contributing to my 401K to use the money to save for real estate. But....I've been thinkin...
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Hello!I received an accepted offer on a duplex in SE Portland, Oregon for the purchase price since it was relisted due to a prior sale fail. The duplex has a new roof but it needs work: new interior and exterior paint...
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I am currently working on a deal to acquire my 2nd rental property and my first with a partner. The way we have it worked out right now is that we are starting an LLC as 50/50 partners. He is going to put up the money...