Several trends are occurring as a result of the economic restructuring and impact of technology on virtually every type of business. One of the major trends is that increasingly middle class Americans are finding i...
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Hello - is it worth spending money on boardgames within an STR? Also, what are some other low cost amenities that I can add to my STR that will yield a higher ROI?
Hey everyone! I am just listing my first rental property and would like to hear some opinions on pets. What are your pet standards, do you set weight/ breed restrictions? Do you charge pet fees (refundable or non refu...
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Hey BP,
Bottom Line Up Front: I would love your feedback on whether to do a three-year lease or a more traditional lease
Background:
I am in the military and my family and I are moving from Chesapeake, VA to conti...
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So, I just started listening to the podcasts BiggerPockets and Real Estate Rookies to and from work and any time I am in the car. I read Rich Dad, Poor Dad. Now reading The Multi-Family Millionaire Volume 1. I am abou...
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Whatsup y'all!So I'm pretty excited about making a splash in REI and wanted to share my 5 Year plan and hopefully have some of you pro's critique it and provide sound advice. I've got a great realtor, property manage...
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I've seen several multi-family home listings suggest that a 25-33% expense ratio was not only possible, but commonplace. In my properties, I've been operating at about 50%. Is this something that comes with economies ...
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I just read an article on yahoo finance called "6 things you think add value to your home--but really don't" (posted on the bulletins).
#2 on the list is "overbuilding for the neighborhood." Now, this article is dire...
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Single Family would be 3 bedroom 1 bath in basement with the egress window (only 2 bd now)
Clean house, newer vinyl siding, roof is nice. 09 waterheater and 2002 furnace.
foundation looks good.
Ca...
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I have the chance to purchase a 97 oak wood double wide. The interior needs a full restoration. The exterior is in ok shape. What is a good price. 1600 sq 3brooms 2 baths. It will need new Ac unit also. I can do all ...