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Hoping to get some input on the expense numbers I'm using in my model for Columbus, OH. I'm wanting to be conservative, but not unrealistic. I'm assuming 8% property management (plan on using a PM but haven't sourced ...
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My question is how do you calculate market rent in a specific area? The area's I am looking in can drastically change within a 15 minute drive. I am currently looking at single family and 2-family homes in the subur...
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Hi all!
I'm a newbie on this platform and looking for like minded peers to chat once a week and bounce off ideas and have accountability partners!
People who are interested in:
- Sharing ideas, knowledge, books, po...
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Hello Everyone,
My name is Thor and I have acquired 10 properties since June 2021 through tax sales in Texas. I recently joined the BP community to network and grow as a REI.
Please reach out if you'd like to discus...
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Hi BP's need your advice. I recently put a SimpliSafe alarm system, in one of my vacant properties, of course for security and so that I can set up self guided tours but wanted to know what do you do after you get a ...
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Hello I'm a lender and I'm helping 2 brothers finance the purchase of their 1st 2 investment properties. They're buying 2 Townhomes together. They both own their own primary home and are looking to venture into real e...
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Prior to purchasing a property, how can you determine if it's legal to short term rent it?
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I'm looking to buy an investment property in the Denver metro area that I can use as a short-term rental. I know there are a lot of restrictions in Denver and the surrounding cities with Airbnb's so I was hoping to co...
Hi I just turned 22 and I work as a HVAC tech in Burlington County, NJ. Currently Im making $15 a hour and Im in about $16000 in debt between car and students loans along with credit card debt. I badly want to get int...
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I am a RN who plans to start doing travel nursing here in the next year. Originally I planned on buying a new Airbnb at each 13 week contract I work for but I’ve come up with another idea I’d like to hear other people...