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So I've been getting some really good advice on BP. My plans are to house hack for now to start off. My concern is I'm in Chicago and I see a lot of low cost 2 flat and 3 flat buildings in the west side area or areas...
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I purchased a 6-unit multifamily with my partnership LLC almost three years ago. The property was built by a wealthy developer in the 1930's as a ~5200 sqft duplex (the mother-in-law lived upstairs apparently), but o...
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So, I have been reading bigger pockets forums since 2009. In 2008 I had gone broke going to school out of state and getting a collection on my credit score, it suddenly became very difficult to get loans to go to scho...
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Hi All, I'm in the middle of doing my first flip project and I'm in a bit of a tricky situation at the moment. I hired a contractor who I have worked with previously on several occasions for smaller jobs at my rental ...
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A basic principal in dealing with contractors is to not pay for work until it is complete. With projects with multiple draws to ensure the project is complete it is important to withhold retainage.Retainage is a stand...
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Hi,
I know BP is geared more towards residential and commercial real estate but I was just curious if anyone is invested in farmland and if so how that's doing for you? Just a general question.Thanks!
Hello!I am currently in the process of learning how to analyze potential deals for house hacking (while looking to purchase my first house hack ever). I purchased Craig Curelops book The House Hacking Strategy and it ...
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I have been considering using a Brrr method on some SFHs east of Austin. This area seems to be up next for growth and development. Anyone have any experience in this area? Im looking at proprties in Bastrop, Elgin, Ta...
Hi there, looking to house hack a quadplex. Property value is $1.2mm and newly renovated, was purchased for $850k in 2020. I am in talks with a limited partner/investor but they are unfamiliar with the area and real e...
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Hi BP, I am currently house hacking a duplex in Union City, NJ, and unfortunately, the tenant stopped paying rent a few months ago. I used an attorney to file for eviction and we had the court date towards the end of ...