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Hello BP,Twenty eight years ago I bought my first rental property. It was an owner financed 3 unit property with a $5k down payment on a 12 year note. We held the property for 7 years and had good equity when we sold ...
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I was hit with a stop work order in Chicago for partitions in the basement that were there when we purchased the building. I need advice on best way to move forward. I emailed and called the inspector but did not rece...
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Hey bigger pockets, What was the hardest lesson you had to learn when you started your journey into the real estate world?
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Hello, all! I'm currently considering starting a general contracting company. Catch is, I have no real building experience, or skills. My goal is to start a company that focuses on transparency and customer advocacy, ...
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I am an investor (and businessman) who recently found an excellent property to buy, fix up and sell. I brought the deal to my contractor friend (and family member) and asked if he wanted to go in 50/50. He's willing t...
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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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Hi group, I've been looking for flipping opportunities in Batimore county and certain areas in Baltimore city. Basically each time when I run my numbers in order to make an offer, it turns out the offer is way be...
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I tried posting a similar question in the landlord forum, but I didn't get a response that really spoke to the legal/liability issues with electrical work.I know I need a licensed electrician to do any work in the mai...
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I’m in the market for BRRR contacts in Wisconsin , Florida and Arizona. Have capital to deploy - but am in need of solid contracting references in each state. If anyone has outstanding contractors in Jacksonville or L...
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Hello to all. Hope everyone is doing alright in this new world! So I am going to partner up with a business partner of mine to acquire and renovate a few properties. I have renovated properties in the past, but have ...