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I just bought my first duplex and I am going to live in the upper unit to house hack. Need to get a few things fixed before I rent it out. Most serious is really slow running drains in the upper unit. If I run the wat...
Hi BP, I have a handyman coming tomorrow, and I have to decide whether I want him to strip all the drywall in the upstairs of the house off and us re drywall everything which involves taping, 2 coats of mud, sanding t...
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A couple of things to get out of the way before you read the rest of my layout. Yes: I can save 70% of my gross income. I’m a minimalist and I require very very little to survive. No: I’m not planning on having a fami...
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Hello BP Friends!
This is my first post and I am excited to be a part of the community. I currently live in my first home and am looking to move to my next home/pre-investment property and I want to see if anyone ca...
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Looking to help from the BP community in figuring out how much of a security deposit I should hold back. I had tenants move out of a small studio apartment I have about 3 weeks ago. When I went to get the keys the apa...
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I have a nice 2 acre lot with a view in the middle of the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Wears Valley triangle. I'm trying to narrow down what to build on it. I'm considering an upscale 4 Bedroom 4 1/2 bath Pool cabin...
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My Name is John and my first investment was in 2009. My portfolio currently includes on home in Reseda (San Fernando Valley) and one home in Houston (off 290, 77092). I own both homes with a partner and we are 50% ...
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I just recently moved into the historic district of Colorado Springs, and it's so great! I love the character of the area. However, recently whenever I am home, my allergies are making life miserable. Since it is an o...
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Hello,I am looking for real-estate landlords who are self-managing their properties. What has been your greatest challenge in managing your rental properties. Thanks.
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Hello,Been in Florida for a bit over a year now and very interested in investing, obviously. I'm living in Tampa and was curious about how investors deal with termite issues. From the north so don't have much expert...