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Hi! I’m new to the area. Anyone have any advice on house hacking in LA? Should I buy now or wait?
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I wanted to share what I have learned about transfer taxes, how they affect the value of homes, and ultimately your profitability. It can be tricky, so I wanted to share my research and some conclusions.
First of al...
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Hi, I've got 2 leaks in my apartment - both stemming from an external issue. The front is the lintel, the back is unclear, some contractors say the lintel, some say the fire escape. I've had the issue for a year - 2 o...
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Hello BP nation. I wanted to hear your thoughts on building new. Originally I was looking to BRRRR in a gentrifying neighborhood. Most properties in The area I am looking at are in extremely bad shape and need to be t...
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So the wife and I are looking at getting into rentals, and we have a few options. Right now we're looking at a VA Cash Out Refi which would give us about $50k to put down on a vacation rental in the mountains. These...
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I'm moving toward my first residential investment property and weighing the pros and cons of out-of-state turnkeys. I don't imagine investing with turnkeys long-term and so I'm wondering how others have use...
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I have two duplexes that have some decent equity in them. Total combined would be about $70k. I started the Dave Ramsey program earlier this year and I am debating on selling them and paying off some personal debt car...
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I am currently trying to 1031 exchange a property in NJ that should clear upwards 400-500k that I am looking to invest in multi family in the Midwest (I believe this is the best place to invest for cash flow). I hope ...
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Are new construction homes a good investment for rental property for a 1st time home buyer? I have the opportunity to buy a new home with a particular builder in the Austin area. It is USDA eligible and the builder wi...
What are the things to look for when buying your first investment property and how can we make it happen with low risk in current inflated market with higher interest rates.