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Any options other than vacancy insurance while away on military orders? I hired a manager to rent out my house when I was deployed to Afghanistan a few years ago. Things didn’t go well and I ended up letting the prop...
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Hey everyone, this is a pretty common discussion point on here and I have tried to search the existing posts to get the right answer, but at this point, I think I'd rather get assistance directly. Anytime I ever read ...
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Hey BiggerPockets world. I am so grateful for this site as I have learned so much and I continue to learn. I listen to the podcasts and listening to podcast 227 got me wondering, how are you all paying your investors ...
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I’m house hacking a duplex. Living in one side and renting the other side. Does anyone have advice on how to tax shelter or write off the rental income? I have a mortgage on the property and using the rental income to...
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I have purchased property before at the annual Tax Sale, but have not ventured to any of the surplus sales, as of yet. Unfortunately, the amount of information that Marion County has available is limited. When purchas...
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Please advise.. Which would be a better rental property, three bedroom or four bedroom in Sienna Area? Missouri City, TX. It is about 40 minute drive to Downtown Houston, Medical Center..
Property will be rented in...
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My brother and I are set to attend our first tax sale and are expecting that we will need to obtain a quiet tittle if we purchase a property, thus the need for hiring a lawyer. The majority of properties we’re looking...
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Hi all,I was looking at a few properties in north dallas area and I am seeing a trend where more and more people are converting their garage to livable spaces - either additional living room or a bedroom. They then li...
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I'm considering buying some rental properties in central Florida. I've come across a company called Home Encounter. https://www.homeencounter.com/They appear to manage lots of property (one video claimed over 1,000), ...
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I appreciate those who have shared locations/areas they are finding success in investing. I am wondering what your thoughts are of areas to avoid? For example, I have found some very affordably priced properties in ...