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Curious to hear your thoughts on the best areas to househack a 3bd 2ba house near Austin, TX. Max PP is $400,000. Looking to add some value through cosmetic upgrades as well (carpets, paint, etc). The plan would essen...
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Currently saving money to buy a house somewhere. Around this time next year I should have about $35,000 saved up. I really want to move out of the mountains and want to find a place to live where I can start investing...
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Hello BP Community. I'll be moving to Orlando in about a year. Once there, I plan to make my first investment by purchasing a small MFH that could use some TLC, complete some cosmetic repairs, and house hack. I'm curr...
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Hi,Could someone share any IRS experience or their stance on tax deductions changes that went into effect after 2017?Question, can i use HELOC from primary residence to buy land somewhere else and be able to deduct in...
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I wanted to get your thoughts, idea's and strategies involving investment properties built prior to 1978. The lead based paint laws are tightening in Maryland... Do you avoid pre 1978 properties for long term buy, ho...
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I'm so intrigued by the idea of house hacking and want to take advantage of being able to use such little capital in order to get more and more properties under my belt, but I was wondering if anyone is out there havi...
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I'm 23, with a decent 9-5 job. I bought one duplex six months ago, and am looking to purchase a 4plex as my next buy/hold investment. I'll need one more 4plex after this to cover my living expenses with the combined...
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I came across bigger pockets and I became infatuated with Real Estate & the house hacking strategy. I am wanting to invest 100% into real-estate whether it is flip and sell and/or long term rentals. I would need a...
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Newbie here with my first investment property dilemma. I have two potential tenants for our property and I need to let them know which one will get the place. Here they are:#1 Mother with 3 children and good job and ...
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I just hit the savings goal I wanted to hit before graduating in June. I’ll start work full time in September and make $79,000. I’d like to do rentals but Seattle is looking like it’s about to crash.Do I buy locally i...