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I've know we've previously discussed the pros and cons of vinyl wood plank flooring in other topics, as well as Trafficmaster Allure, but I've recently seen this new product at Home Depot Called Trafficmaster Allure U...
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My wife and I own a couple of STRs and would like to get into the fix & flip game, but we need to start small. We’re looking for a house ≤ $100k with an ARV of ≥$160k, off-market, mostly cosmetic rehab, B or bette...
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Hello fellow BP members!I wanted to ask for your advice regarding a decision I’m putting in front of myself: I’m trying to decide if my next investment property should be a play for appreciation or cash flowI’ll try t...
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First situation: Apartment was advertised at $1400 for a 2 bed/1 bath house. Prospective tenants had 2 pets and we agreed to increase rent to $1430 (15/pet). Lease was written up with the 2 pets allowed and the rent s...
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I realized that I dismissed Oakland / SF / the relatively close area out of hand -- thinking it can't possibly work because the buy ins are too high, and the cash ROI is too low, but I never actually seriously investi...
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I have been reading about the 2% rule but seriously questioning its accuracy. I got a great deal on a house in a desirable area of Austin for $297k. The rental we are getting is high ($2500) for the area. However, acc...
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http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-fannie-fredd...Read this article! Looks like Freddie/Fannie will be lowering down payment requirements as well as required Credit scores.Great idea morons, let's give more credit ...
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Please list your REO situation: Who the Bank was, list price, the offers you submitted, any counters and finally the acceptance price.
My goal is to give all of our BP friends a leg up in approaching their next REO...
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Hi everyone, I'm a newbie in real estate investment. I'm learning a few courses about flipping houses now. My goal is to get my first deal in the next 5 months. I feel overwhelmed because there are so many things need...
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Currently stuck in analysis paralysis on trying to find the right location for a first property, with a willingness to move anywhere in the US. GoalMy objective would be to go with a MFH, 2-4 units, higher would be be...