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This thread is going to be an account of a real estate rookie looking to find, fund and rehab a residential property in the MD/DC/VA area. In this case, my first property is likely to be one that's been referred to m...
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I am planning to start,and as i have learned from many investors it seems to be better buying a duplex and live in one of the units,but with the rates that i can get approved and the prices in my market doesn’t seem t...
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I've been running the numbers on various properties in Toledo just to get a feel for different scenarios. When I get insurance quotes in lower income areas around Toledo, rates seem to go through the roof! I'm talking...
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Well this was a long time coming, but I finally did it. In October of 2023 I was able to close on my first property. I will include numbers below. What happened after that....an immediate eviction. Luckily it wasn...
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We have a portfolio of properties in Colorado and we're looking to start buying properties in a second market in Ohio. My wife and I are both from Ohio, so we often end up back there for visits. We like the possibilit...
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A couple GPs and I just got a 50+ unit portfolio under contract. We aren't new investors (we own about 60 units combined), but this is by far our largest acquisiton. What are some of the top due diligence items you wo...
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Hey everyone:
I'm Keianna Rae Harrison, an interior designer / home stager based in Indianapolis. I'm also a fix and flip investor. I have a question:
Why don't more investors work with a designer/residential space ...
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As I understand it, 1099s are required for anyone I pay $600 or more during the year for my rental property investing. I have a few questions about the exceptions though.
1. Do 1099s have to be sent to cities or coun...
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Hey everybody! I'm a first time buyer and looking to do a buy & hold. The ultimate goal is to find a home that's livable for my wife, son, and I, with an extra room or two we can rent, and then in 2 years, look in...
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So youre interested in flipping homes like they do on t.v. huh. Well it is a very rewarding career if you choose it. I say career, because flipping in my opinion cannot be done part time like rentals can. It requires ...