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We are in escrow on a duplex zoned R2 that has a detached garage that was converted into an additional unit without permits. The housing department states that it needs a new certificate of occupancy because it's no l...
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Hi all!I am under contract on the sale of my first home, I have owned the house for 10 years in Oakland County, MI. I HAVE lived in the home for 2 of the last 5 years and the reason for sale is my recent divorce. Here...
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ok, i am starting up a partnership with a friend in virginia to fix and flip houses. My partner says we dont need to buy the first house. He has negotiated an agreement with a friend like this: we agree with the o...
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Hi, I'm thinking about charging pet rent instead of a non-refundable pet fee. Does anyone have any experience with pet rent? Can I just update my pet agreement and change the language to a monthly payment or do I need...
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Recently bought a flip (my first flip!) and received the standard property appraiser questionnaire in the mail a month or so after purchase. I've never thought twice about sending this back to them before on my perso...
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Yesterday we told you about our impending update to the payment system of BiggerPockets PRO. You can read all the details here:
Important BiggerPockets PRO Service Update
I wanted to update everyone and let you know...
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What is the main difference? My insurance agent told me they are different and they have they those policy in place.
My question is if I bought a Construction policy? does it mean i have to build a new construction o...
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When your property is relatively inexpensive, say $200k, and you want cost segregation applied to it - is it worth it to hire a cost segregation firm and pay their fee? Before we explore this question, an important re...
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Hey BP world!I am looking for guidance on the best rehab estimating software. I liked the detail of the BP legacy system, however not such a fan of the Kukun. To me, it is too simplistic and it does not accommodate ...
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I am currently analyzing an off market deal in a small college town, that is currently operating as college housing with a "rent by the room" style.
In order to make this deal work need to use my own retirement fund...