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I am preparing a rent increase letter, and figured that I will increase by 3% (currently $1500/mo).
I know large complexes (especially those run by REITs) usually increase by a round number of $100 on a $1500-1600/mo ...
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First time home buyer here, looking to house hack my first home. Using tools such as bigger pockets rental calculator really helps! But I haven't had any luck finding cash flowing properties. I'm noticing that with in...
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I am getting started in rental property investing as drawing my first set of lease agreements currently. Should I have my tenants pay all of the utilities? I know it would make the most sense to have them pay but I am...
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Hi BP -- I am a full-time employee and recently started investing in real estate on the side. I am considering getting a real estate license primarily to avoid commissions when I buy and sell future properties. But ha...
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There is currently a high demand for owners to implement section 8 housing but that is an area I am not familiar with. What are the pros and cons of section 8 housing? Is this something I should look into as a owner o...
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I just acquired a fourplex in average condition with existing tenants on a month to month basis. The tenants live there for several years and only had one rent increase from $750 to $775 6 months ago. In order to get ...
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I have a question regarding 1031 Exchanges in regards to depreciation recapture and capital gains Taxes. This is purely hypothetical, but I want to look forward to make sure I'm structuring everything correctly. Als...
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Hey folks! I was wondering if anyone has a little more info on how you can effectively use 401k funds to purchase my first property. On the podcast they discussed a self directed IRA and it definitely peaked my intere...
I have a 3F in Chicago and have recently moved to the suburbs and am considering renting out a house in Aurora, IL.I'm wanting to know if anybody has had any experience investing in this market. More specifically, ho...
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Hi,
I’m 24 looking to move to FL in a market that fits the following: high appreciation, lots of young professionals, hot weather, possible to househack and breakeven or come close to it, and build a portfolio househ...