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The past few weeks have left me very pessimistic. I'm feeling that the good times are very likely winding down for finding good deals in Chicago. Seems that lots of properties are overpriced and good deals are wrapped...
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Hello.
There are so so many Tenant Screening Services!
Not sure which one to use.....
Which is the best, and or most, comprehensive service out there?
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So I have been an Airbnb host for about a year and a half with my primary residence (in-law suite in the basement as well as private rooms) and just got our second property up on the Airbnb market. My wife and I do a...
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Hi Everyone,
This site looks fantastic and I've spent a lot of time already trying to suck up all the advise and information available that seems endless!:), its just great to have stumbled across it!.
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Hello! I would like to ask for some input and helpful information, for using a Heloc as a means to paydown mortgages quicker.I have 4 properties. 3 are rentals, 1 has an attached casita. And my 4th(primary) property W...
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This might be a novel question, maybe not: I'm looking at a property that should be a 5 unit, but one unit does not currently have a C of O due to the lack of a working bathroom. It has been in this condition for the ...
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I am new to investing, researching various area across the US to invest in. Mostly interested in buying cheap, renovating and retaining. I currenlty live in Chicago...taxes are extremely high here.
Anyone have any...
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I wanted to introduce myself and try and connect with some of the other motivated and like minded people here on BP. My name is Joe Odell and I live in the middle of nowhere North Platte, Nebraska, population 26k. Sma...
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So found a place for sale on CL. Actually a good area and price caught my eye. So I sent the seller an email on it. After a little info back and forth it became apparent they do not own the property. They are also NOT...
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How can I go about searching for deals/properties that appreciate in value over time? Looking at the tax appraisals? Or asking a realtor? Really would like to look see numbers and not have a realtor just speculate o...