I am thinking about buying a townhouse or condo to live in for a couple years and then rent out later. I'm wondering how HOA fees come into play when calculating investment returns and/or cap rate. Should I just think...
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Hey there BP,
One thing that's been holding me back from making a purchase is that I'm traveling. I'm not physically in the city where I want to buy.
I'm planning to target off market (auction) properties and was th...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $560,000
Cash invested: $55,000
The strategy going in was part live-in-flip, and part ADU value add. The pro...
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What sheen of paint does everyone use for there house flipping properties? I usually use eggshell on ceilings and walls and semi-gloss on trim and doors.
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Spokane.
Purchase price: $340,000
Cash invested: $90,000
Beautiful single family home close to downtown. This was acquired with t...
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Hi everyone,I just purchased my first investment property. The property is in midtown Atlanta right by Piedmont Park. I believe I can get good income from listing on airbnb. It looks like I will be moving out of state...
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Hey all - Looking for feedback and "must-haves" for those in the short-term rental game. I am looking to acquire primarily single-family properties as well as provide more value and insights to investors seeking the s...
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I am planning to purchase out of state. I have a buyer's agent right now that I am communicating with. Can/should I tell my buyer's agent to show me homes electronically (i.e. via Skype or phone video cam)? Do you thi...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Cumberland.
Purchase price: $32,000
Cash invested: $43,000
Sale price: $120,000
One story, 1,100 square foot, 2 bedroom, one ...
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I just had a drunken driver rammed his Chevy Silverado into my rental home at middle of Friday Night. Thankfully the tenant’s son survived with bruises & lacerations, who was right at the impact point. The truck w...