Hello to all and a big thank you to BP. I've been a member here for over 2 years and never posted but I've done a ton of reading. A little about me and my situation. I'm mid 40's, work a pretty time consuming job, and...
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Hi All- So happy to have found this site. I am enjoying beginning to build my understanding of Real Estate investing and look forward to using the resources on this site. The podcasts have been so educational and insp...
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FB were at my local REIA meeting and offered this 3 day course. Im atending it now. After the first day I decided to research some and found out that this coaching they are selling is going to cost 25k. I dont want...
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I am writing this as a new investor, to draw out my steps for action. Some I have already completed/are completing and others are what the near future looks like. Comments, tips and advice are welcome!
1. Start analy...
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I currently live in Falls Church, Virginia (Fairfax County) and am thinking about converting my basement into an apartment and renting it out. I think there may be Fairfax county rules against this, but I am wondering...
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I purchased a duplex and want to submit my appraisal to the county in order to hopefully lower my taxes. After looking over the appraisal I noticed each unit was listed as 3 bedrooms instead of 2. She Is counting t...
I just got done showing the property. The potential tenant who came to see it shared with me the following:The property would not be for her but for her 60 year old cousin who just had a stroke. He is no longer workin...
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My friend notified her landlord that it looked like there might be mold accumulating in her apartment. We live within a mile of the beach, so moisture and mold can be a problem. A month later, the landlord sent her a ...
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Hi, I'm a new investor. I would like to to buy and hold a house in Baltimore MD. which are the best neighborhoods to live in Baltimore MD?Thanks a lot.
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Hey Everybody,I am looking for recommendations for electricians and plumbers who would be willing to inspect/certify work that they did not complete. We completed a remodel in our home adding 3 bedrooms and a shower t...