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Hi BP,Wife and I purchased a duplex in September, 2014 for $142,000 as owner occupied with 15% down. We put roughly $20,000 into it and have successfully rented it the last 2 years for $25,800 annual gross rent. We ...
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Does anyone use welcome packets? Something to leave for a new tenant to welcome them to their new home, maybe let them know what's around them like stores and restaurants? If so, does anyone have an example they wou...
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We are just starting out and trying to get organized. We’ve heard that protecting yourself with LLCs are a must, but I’m looking for more information in relation to the topic. We are also in the process of finding a C...
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Heads up,
This isn't official, just something I've observed. Thieves, especially those of the copper thief variety, are using addresses posted on "houses for rent" on Craigslist to target houses. Don't put the addre...
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Hey BP!
Had a generalized question about investing out of state. I currently live in California and seeking to invest in profitable and cheap areas out of state due to California having high priced properties. What is...
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Hello, I just got my sales agent license. I'm looking for a broker sponsor. I'm doing this for my own investments only, so I don't need any formal training, office space, generate leads etc. Preferably an annual fee a...
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What’s the best way to handle a tenant who has breached the contract on smoking?
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Hi everyone! I am newer here to Bigger Pockets. I am going to be opening my own property management company here in Texas and would love some feedback/advice from those who have used a company in the past or is curren...
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I've found so much contradicting information online and through the hired professionals that handle my taxes. I am hoping that someone here can provide a more reliable answer. I have a well-funded defined benefit pens...
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Hey guys! It's hard to ever come up with a forum or a question to ask on the forum because as soon as I type it in the "search platform," the answer is there. So I decided... why not ask something personal?What is tha...