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Hi all,I have a friend who would love to buy a duplex and we've been kicking around splitting the deal - we'd get in at 5% (or less) down and he would live there as the owner occupant. I've never done this type of dea...
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I have a 3 level property with finished basement. The top floor is a master suite. 2nd floor has 2 BR, office, shared bath, and laundry. The basement has a living room, BR and bath. My intent is to rent individual roo...
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I'm currently taking an online course to get my license in Virginia. How difficult is the test and what should I be studying along with or after I take the course, prior to taking the exam? I am also curious if one ca...
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Hello, first time posting here.Would like to know what others have to say?I met with a local investor he said when he started, he had $5 million cash, he leveraged that and got $25 million. I didn’t get into deal how ...
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A-properties are the most recently constructed units, those that contain top amenities, require low maintenance, and are inhabited by young white-collar workers. These assets tend to be more stable, have less risk, an...
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All - I am MF investor in mid-west. I invariably see that there is almost certainty that taxes will be increased by the county. In my own personal investment I have seen taxes increase by more than 100%. It happened t...
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We asked 100 landlords Following up on the results of the survey on the biggest pain points people have faced with PM on the "I hate rentals post"1. PM companies are lazy. Not giving good advice, not involved enough i...
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Hello BP!I am a first-time home buyer looking to start my Real Estate investment journey. My question is this, other than a house hack, what is a good way to get started? I have $$ for a downpayment and closing and am...
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I’m looking to acquire a small investment property with a group of three people. We decided we will purchase as individuals to take advantage of more favorable rates. But if we purchase as individuals, how do we keep ...