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Ladies and Gents,Its been awhile since I've posted, but plan on contributing more in the near future since I recently acquired a 4 plex. That said, I'm trying to navigate the best software options for my small, but gr...
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Just watching the morning news and this story popped up with a link to the US Census. (I couldn't find it to link)Florida is still #1, but AZ is now #2.....(I would think Texas was still #2, but....)
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I've been reading some on landlord mentality. It's led me to a few things I need to clear up. I'm a newb and still in the absorbing information phase.
This may be easier as three seperate questions. Here it goes:
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[b]NOTE FROM BIGGERPOCKETS ADMINISTRATION:
THIS DISCUSSION IS A VERY GOOD EXAMPLE OF HOW NOT TO DO BUSINESS. I HAVE KEPT THIS ON THE SITE BECAUSE I BELIEVE IT IS IMPORTANT FOR NEWBIES TO READ AND LEARN FROM.
PLEASE ...
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Does anyone manage out-of-state properties without hiring a property management company?All of these issues seem fairly straightforward to do remotely:- Listing property online- Collecting rent- Scheduling contractor/...
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Hi All,This is my first post. I have set a goal to buy my first house by the end of the year, preferably by the end of the Summer. I have good credit and a credit card with a relatively high limit. I'm already pre-app...
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since many cities are facing Gentrification I was wondering are there any signs a neighborhood or city is about to gentrify? What is the best time to invest in Gentrification post/mid/pre Gentrification? As a wholesal...
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I purchased a 4plex that needs significant renovation. I am subbing out some of the work and doing other pieces myself.I need to buy materials and wonder where do general contractors get their supplies? I typically go...
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Hey BP,Quickbooks, is this the way to go?I have a REI business and am fairly new to it. I have only flipped houses thus far but I am very interested in Buy and Hold as well for 2016. The question I have is what is t...
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Good evening B.P community. I am on the verge of going through the process of obtaining a HELOC. I would like to hear some of your experiences. What you learned, what you would do differently. How a HELOC helped you i...