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I am looking to purchase a 3-4 unit property in Chicago. I am originally from NorCal and have been investing here but it's getting tougher to find cash flowing properties. I am currently in the process of locating RE ...
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Part 1 of 5: What is a Deductible Buy-Down Program
Deductible Buy-Down programs are insurance policies a business/real estate investor can implement in their protection plan to lower the amount of deductible they h...
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*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.This will be my first multi-family purchase and would like some input. It is a brick d...
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I'm about to purchase a 3-4 bed & 2-4 bath house in Orange County area. I'm looking into leasing on a room by room basis. A property manager advised me against leasing on a room by ...
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I am trying to determine what the best strategy is to utilize the 100% bonus depreciation for rental properties. What property types/ number of units/ remodel or not give me the best chance to have a high percentage o...
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How do you guys currently manage your maintenance requests as they come in? How often do your tenants reach out about issues? Is there any specific part of the system that you have streamlined really efficiently?
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What are your thoughts are about personally working remotely?
Also, if you are a business owner how you feel about your team working remotely?In order for remote work to be successful in any company, the business ow...
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Hows this for a strategy. Let's pretend I have acquired 10 mixed real estate investments, single family and possibly duplexes or triplexes. Does it make sense to bundle that portfolio and sell it to raise capitol to b...
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Ok....seemingly stupid question here. I came across a flip deal that I have to pass on because I am in the process of buying 4 duplexes. I know...poor me. Anyway, I have other investors who want the house. I have ...
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Hello all,
I am a teacher who recently purchased a good neighbor next door home from HUD homes on 37th and High St. It needs a lot of work. The house will need to be gutted most likely. There will need to ...