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What is a good way or tool to analyze an area (crime, schools, cost of living, real estate laws, taxes) to narrow down the area I want to invest in?Background:I am new to BP and real estate investing and I'm starting ...
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Hello everyone,
I am a real estate consultant located in Fort Lauderdale FL. I have extensive real estate experience as having been a realtor in NY for many years.
I recently moved to Florida to take advantage of t...
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I have a troublesome tenant who has a history of causing issues and non-payment in a condo on the second floor. The condo is located in NJ.Just 2 weeks ago the condo above my unit had a failing washing machine that ca...
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If you invest in Short Term Rentals, are you concerned about the future of this type of rental? It’s like everybody hates us! I have my first in Big Bear Ca, and after only 4 months ( during the slow season) we been...
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Hi all,preface: I work in the film industry in LA. I make a pretty comfortable living and I can do my job from anywhere in the world as a designer and still make the same income which is a blessing. Heck, we could mov...
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Are most REO's sold "with no warranties expressed or implied by seller?
I understand all banked owned properties are "as is" does no warranties mean the same thing?
Even so since this is a bank owned property, the tit...
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Hello,As a brand new real estate investor, I am about to do my first deal. I am a little apprehensive so i just want to bounce it off those who are more seasoned to see your thoughts. I'm dealing directly with the s...
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In the area I invest, the only thing I need to get a GC license with the city is proof of insurance. I am investing around Joliet Illinois. I had to use a GC for my last two renovations in order to get the permits. Bu...
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Hello! I am a soon to be out of state investor and am reading/watching everything I can get my hands on. Texas seems (to me at least!)the state with the most opportunity (lots of potential deals, cash flow, more reces...
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I just had 2 days worth of work done in my first investment property.I paid the GC half of the job's total before work began.It all took two days and I'm pleased with the results. Upon reviewing the work last night [a...