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What Could Possibly Go Wrong? A Cautionary Tale for Newbies and Not-So-NewbiesThis post is intended to share some observations gained from more than a decade as a real estate investor, and to offer some words of cauti...
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Hi I’ve recently become interested in finding way to invest my money. I’m already in the stick market but the more I read it sounds like real estate is a great way for me to invest in my own. I’m here wondering what i...
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After paying my contractor 35k, I found his interior work was pretty shoddy. I already had a few issues with the contractor I pointed out and ask for discounts or refunds, but none were ever given, they just acknowled...
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I just put in a new washer and dryer a few months ago for a 12 unit buidling and things were going great. Tenants were happy with the new machines & I was generating a little more laundry income!Unfortunately, I j...
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So I'm new to REI. I have a relative who I overheard talking about a prior employees mother whose house was filled to the rafters with junk and the didn't live there anymore. I drove by the house and there is trash on...
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Hey everyone, I recognize this is my first post, however I have been a lurker and avid blog reader here on BP for a couple years now. With that being said- I recognize that I am not asking or begging for anything. Thi...
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The property management company I work with in Michigan wants to charge me $250 for a renewal of a lease. I have two other PMs in another State and they don't even charge me for this. Is this common? It's just resigni...
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Hi All. I'm purchasing a property where the old liens of the previous owners are still showing up as open. They should have been paid in full (and discharged of record) when my seller originally purchased the property...
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I’m a landlord with 6 properties, 3 of long term tenants have decided to cover themselves with this covid blanket. He’s about 6500 past due. I’m in Georgia and counties aren’t hearing any cases. I understand the CDC h...
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All,I am diving in the pool of real estate investing. I believe I have several options and would like advice on picking the best one. To help with the decision here is a little about my current situation. My wife and ...