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Hello all, Newbie to bigger pockets making a jump into my first flip. First a little bit about me, I am a licensed general contractor with over 10 years of experience working on mostly commercial projects, I have done...
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Hi BP!
So I purchased a duplex in August, fixed it up and have both sides rented. Things have been going relatively well and I have been learning tons as I go through the process of inspections, screening, repairs, t...
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A couple of houses I'm looking at could use some freshening up of the exterior. This would definitely help with the value and curb appeal. Can you paint over the aluminum siding or would replacing it be the best appro...
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Here is the situation.
Neighbor dies and there is an existing mortgage on his property. He has no assets so the bank begins foreclosure. A year or so before the owner dies, his daughter moved in to take car...
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I searched through the forum but couldn't find the answer.I am going to have an empty house to show to potential renters (it's a new build). What utilities should I open under my name in order to show to renters?A fri...
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I'd like to say hello to everyone and would like to extend my appreciation to all the posters. I have learned a great deal by reading this forum for the past few weeks. I actually came upon it while browsing other rea...
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Any thoughts on whether or not it's worth the cost of installing central air for roi I can get a unit for 1100 and we are in northern indiana? purchase price 31k rehab cost 15 to 20k comp selling for 100-130 thanks!
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I am a 26 year old software engineer in Miami, Florida, looking to make his first deal in real estate happen. I love the BRRRR idea, but cant seem to make the jump. I've been looking for deals for about 2 months now. ...
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Just curious how everyone approaches CapEx. Do you take proactive actions or do you wait until signs of problems? I have a few properties where roofs and furnaces are getting towards their end of life (17-19 years). T...
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Had a mysterious leak in the basement's ceiling when it snowed heavily this winter.I have asked for the community input a while ago (https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67/topics/183...), and finally one of the contr...