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How do you handle this question? When friends or family find out you are an investor, this is the first thing they want to know. It's like asking someone how much do you make a year.
I understand their curiosity but ...
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I recently listed my property for rent (first time), and one of the tenant inquiries asked if section 8 was accepted. I read the laws in NJ and it sounds like I cannot flat out refuse to rent based on section 8. Is ...
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I’m new to this, and so happy to have found BiggerPockets! I’ve always wanted to be a real estate investor, but my STBXH was never on the same page. I want to get your opinions on if 1.) I can try to get my first rent...
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What are the best short term rental management companies, and why?
Hi everyone!My name is Aaron Amarant and I’m 17 years old.I’ve been studying real estate investing for a few month now, but have always been around some larger commercial investors (because my dad is one).My experienc...
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Hello all,
I am exploring the option of going in 50/50 on a property with some family members in Florida. I currently live in Colorado and do not own any property. I am working to figure out how the lending process...
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It seems that I've been fleeced by my new PM: They evicted my tenants, then they charged me a great deal of money to re re-hab the property. They charged me to have the place cleaned before it was listed, etc.. When t...
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Hey BP friends,Backstory:I'm in process of rehabbing a 1920s house in San Antonio, Texas, which has a cedar post pier & beam foundation. The house is 1600sqft total with a second story being only 500 sqft. The fou...
So, im under contract to buy a duplex for $68k, actually nearing the end of the contract period. its kinda turned into a hairy mess. Heres the key notes:- Title company found a $10k judgement against the seller which ...
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I am hoping I can get a little help as this is my first investment property. My current tenant is up for a lease renewal soon. My property manager sent me an e-mail asking if I would like to renew for month-to-month, ...