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Hi Everyone,House Hacking is really taking off this year in NYC. I've been speaking and working with prospective home buyers every single day who want to take advantage of this amazing strategy. I try to post a g...
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As our portfolio grows I'm learning that every market has its own unique hurdle(s) that show up repeatedly. (landlord regs, construction quality, financing, MLS issues, not-so-common common practices) A few personal e...
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In 2013, I bought my first home, a 2 bedroom / 1.5 bathroom condo located in Southern California for $170K. While I was hoping to spend between $120K - $160K, it was important for me to buy a property that was move-in...
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Here are some common mistakes made when investing in real estate:
Not researching the market: Not researching the real estate market and local economic conditions before investing can lead to poor investment decision...
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Hello!I am new to the group but have been lurking for a while. My fiance and I are planning on purchasing a four-plex sometime in the future as our first property. We plan to live in one unit and rent out the others. ...
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Here are the most common fears and misconceptions I hear when people talk about house hacking.
Myth: It takes a lot of money to buy a house.
One of the biggest myths about buying a home is that it requires a lot of...
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Is it common for bankers to make loans, for themselves, in someone else's name? Utilizing the funds personally?
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Hope all is well.What are common and overlooked deposit deductions? Including pet deposits?If the tenant doesn't leave on the date can I charge for the extra days?What about my holding cost until I get it rented again...
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I'm looking for recommendations for the best type of flooring to install in the common area entry ways of my apartment building. Currently the entryways are an eye sore with 1980's tile and I'm trying to figure out wh...
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Does anyone in the Indianapolis area have any recommendations for a provider to clean/care for the common areas of the building. It’s a small, 12 unit building. Would really appreciate it. Thanks.