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First - this community gave me the confidence to jump in on my first investment property. Thank you all for the generosity in sharing information and giving advice.
I know this post will likely seem like a brag post...
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This roofer has done a big project for me before. Lots of good reviews. Licensed and insured.
I signed a contract for putting in a roof for 12800 total and 7000 down. I paid him 7000 via check. Received this email ...
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I know that when a new tenant offers to pay upfront its a red flag. However, for an existing (good) tenant anyone ever consider offering a plan where rent can be paid in advance in return for a discount? I am in soft...
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Hello! This is my first post, since I haven't posted an intro yet.I have a property in a Phoenix suburb that is managed by property management. I interviewed 6 management companies to choose the one I did.Now, the p...
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Details:
North Carolina
120,000 FSBO
4-plex 600sq st each 1br/ba. close to downtown living. solid brick building, new water pump, has washer/dryer on location, no major upgrades needed. all 4 units occupied and r...
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Hello Everyone! Newbie here and my first property is in Longmont, CO which we purchased 1.5 years ago. Loving the BP community and learning lots!
We ran into a major plumbing issue over the weekend that will cost u...
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Hello, I'm just starting out and doing research for my first OOS rental property. I am only familiar with conventional 30 year fixed rate loans as this is what I've used in the past for my primary residence.I've been...
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Hello RE investors!I am pretty excited to announce that after close to a year of being in Analysis Paralysis, I have had my offer accepted and am currently in the process of possibly closing by the end of the month (C...
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Hello Peeps!I have an opportunity to lock up a beach property in Costa Rica. I'm trying to pick it up with an owner carry, but regardless, has anyone purchase properties in Costa Rica? What is the purchase process? I ...
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Hi!
I'm trying to invest in Tucson, Arizona as the price point aligns with what I can afford and it's relatively close to me (San Diego). I'm trying to decide, however, what the best strategy is for any given city (...