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Hello everyone, I am an newbie real estate investor based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. My wife and I torn as to how we should start our real estate journey. We are currently living in a rental and want to purchase a prop...
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Hi BP,
I need to make this building look as nice outside as the inside. 4 total units, all two story "Luxury Townhomes"
My first step will be to clean and restain the 100% Cedar deck. It's still going t...
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Recently, a very seasoned note investor mentioned they buy notes in a trust so they can sell the TRUST to a buyer, not the note. This way they avoid closing costs and other associated fees, etc. I was unable to clarif...
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Hey Everyone, I'm looking to invest in a property in Detroit MI, however, I understand that new owners have to pay the owed water bill in order to clear a property, and start moving in tenants. Does anyone know if the...
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Hi all, thanks in advance to all who reply. I'm in a Minneapolis suburb. I bought a house 5 years ago. When I moved in there were already fences going from the front yard all the way through the backyard. My neighbor...
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Finally taking the plunge into my first real estate investment purchase. I've analyzed various small multifamily properties in the Dayton, OH area and have found one with good returns in a decent location. I'm working...
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I'm thinking that this may be a good way for me to start in r/e.
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During a recent conversation with a friend, I was told that I could increase my DUNS score and/or business credit by obtaining a Google Voice number and a Virtual Office. According to my friend as long as my company ...
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I wrote a blog post recently on BP about a NPN with significant title issues. The NPN was a HELOC originated by a big bank in 2005. They never obtained or recorded reconveyances for the two loans (one from 1983 and on...
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I have a weird question. My renters are about to end their lease and they are responsible for damage to the house. I suspect they are not going to be happy when I withhold money from their security deposit to pay f...