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My name is Michael and I've been obsessing over the thought of bringing some passive income into mine and my daughter's lives for some time now. The job I work for now just is not cutting it anymore. I want to expand ...
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Hi all,In the process of purchasing my first rental property. I have my tenant lined up already. Was wondering if I create the lease or pay a lawyer to write my lease? I would much rather avoid the fees of a lawyer an...
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Good morning all. I'm new to real estate but not really. I started getting involved about three months ago so I still consider myself new but I wanted to share with you and see if anyone else was in the same boat. Her...
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Hello all! So I am on the fence of quitting my W2 job and being my own boss in my family business (1099). Even though I am soooooo ready to get out of the corporate system, I am nervous it will hurt me when it comes t...
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Hi yall, this is going to be my first buy. Here is the scoop, ive been listening,reading , and joined the local reia for REI, and done so for a year now. Ive analysed more than 40 properties through the BP Calc, walk...
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I attended my local real estate meeting for the first time and connected with a few realtors there. They were vying for my business and I got a few business cards. I've already met with two other realtors and haven't ...
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Hi everyone,I'm brand new on this forum. I've been in the US for a bit more than a year now (on a work visa).I'm interested in buying my first rental, out of state as my current state is CA (and I don't have 500k in c...
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First, I know the 50% rule is a guideline and not a rule. I am curious: Given the high property taxes here the Dallas area, how achievable is the 50% rule?I ran a report using a house whose ARV is $150,000, bought at ...
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See first phase of the 90 homes bottom picture is one year ago top picture is this week.. Drones are a very important tool these days to help market your product keep investors informed and excited ..
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I have a new rental that I just invested a good amount into. The renovation will be completed next week (I have not yet advertised the rental). However, a couple that inquired about one of my other properties reached ...