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I have the dumbest of all questions... but believe it or not, it's not easy to find.I am buying my first investment property (and first property ever) this summer, and I have no idea who you contact first. It's so new...
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Hi fellow BPers-
Do you have experience with starting a non-profit OR with starting a rent-to-own program? If so, I would love to connect!
A little background, my business partner @Sarah Kozlik , and I both grew up...
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I know the title is awesome. I would like to hear from all of you, the professionals! Though I am a newbie, please don't assume that I haven't done my due dilligence. I have been studying real estate for a few years. ...
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Hi all
Was curious for the independent landlords (those acting as their own property manager) what's your preferred method for collecting rent and keeping costs down at the same time. I previously used an electronic ...
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Long story short. I am inmigrant, my family and I got here (Atanta) aboit 4 years ago. My father got laid off in May and due to his age and high level of expertise its really hard to find a corporate job. My mom cant ...
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Hello fellow investors,I need some professional insight. We have several dozen rental properties, flip a few houses per year and are just getting ready to add a new venture with a few short term Airbnb's. I've had and...
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Hi, I'm looking to purchase a SFR as a rental. My last few I've always just put 20% down, but was wondering about paying cash for them. I'm looking at a 200k home. I can pay cash for it, but would then like to refi...
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Good morning BP community!
I have been studying REI for about a year now and am ready to move from analysis paralysis to making my first deal happen in 2013. I attended my second local REIA meeting last night and was...
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Hello,I am currently looking to buy a property in Houston to live in as I am still renting now. Most of the property I could afford have what they call a maintenance fee that varies greatly, can be from 150$ to 600$ d...
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Hi all,It is a true pleasure to finally have my first post on BP. I have been going back and forth and hesitating on when putting up my first post but as written in The Ultimate Beginners Guide "I never worry about a...