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I live in Los Angeles, and every day I read things on BP and elsewhere that it is very very difficult to find deals here when you're just starting out and don't have a really solid team working for you. So I have ...
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Hi all -We have our first investment property under contract, with an estimated close date of Aug. 12th. The property has current tenants, which have expressed interest to stay. Their current lease expires Aug. 15th...
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I'm just starting to set my goals and plans into real estate. My wife is all in favor with me. But I would like to involve her too, but she is not interested at all. She is a part time student, part time job, and part...
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Just recently spoke to a local investor who has been investing in mobile homes for many years. He also runs a home inspection service which includes mobile home inspections as well. We never actually met in person, bu...
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Hi Everyone,So...my business partner and I are in a jam. I decided to partner with my buddy. He and I went to go check out properties yesterday. We found one that immediately caught our eyes. Here are the issues... 1)...
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Hello,I'm looking for some advice on the best way to buy a family members home, and both of us paying as little tax as possible. The property is in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. I originally thought I would refinance a...
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How many times a month do you have to fix something in 4 Unit apartment building? Do you come on every tenant request to fix a problem or you set up certain times of the week or month or day to come and solve it?We li...
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I just found you guys, what a great community!I've been running a successful cabinet painting business in Raleigh, NC for the past 5 years or so and have seen varied advice and suggestions about how, when and when not...
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I live in Houston but I think it's not worth investing in Houston because property tax is so high and keep increasing every year. Additionally, renting market is very competitive. And, appreciation here is not so good...
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I'm really struggling with this application fee thing. Any words of wisdom? Going to have an Open House today and it doesn't feel right to take a fee from each applicant knowing we'll only rent to one...