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Is a college degree really necessary for an agent? I’m in the middle of my senior year of high school and I do not want to go to college because I feel like it’s worthless for an entrepreneur. Any advice is much appr...
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Hello, I am new to real estate investing, but I have a back ground in commercial appraising. I am looking at buying a small apartment complex, and I was wondering if my idea makes sense. I think this may be called syn...
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Hey everyone. I am looking to start investing with a multi unit property, most likely a 4-plex. I always see on duplex listings, "Live in one side, have a renter pay your mortgage" or something catchy to that effect. ...
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Upon moving out, the tenant received notice from the property manager (via certified mail) that the landlord was making a claim against the tenant's security deposit for repairs and cleaning. Included in this packag...
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After buying a condo, I have learned that 95% of the condo owners here have absolutely no interest or participation in the association. I recently spoke to some friends who own a condo out in Irvine, and they also pay...
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I've recently bought a larger second duplex, the current tenant has been there for 15 years. She smokes inside, pays a very low monthly rent, and doesn't use most of the space. Sucks on my end especially since I don't...
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Hi BP folks,So, I'm new to real estate investing, but not new to real estate - have been in different RE service lines for much of my career, but new to the investing 'game'.I live in a quaint 'gingerbread house' neig...
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A lot a newbie investors spend so much time trying to learning "the right amount" of information before jumping into investing (as if there's such a thing). But every experienced investor says it's more important to j...
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One of my tenants wife called me and said they have some difficulties arranging full rent. Rent is $1500 however they could arrange only $700 due to some problems with bank freeze. (Two months back the check bounced a...
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I'm in negotiations with a STR management company. The bit of their contract that has me concerned is that, per their contract, they can charge any fee at any amount and retain the money while also being in control of...