Hello BP, I just wanted to see how many of you utilize retirement accounts like the Roth IRA or the 401K or is Real Estate is the only retirement avenue you guys use. Thank you. Ruslan
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Just getting started with wholesaling. I inspected a lead I got from direct mail the other day and I'm wondering if I went way too low on my offer because I overestimated the rehab cost substantially.The owner was an ...
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Curious if anyone tracks this? I have averaged 2 years but had one recently a 13 months. Been doing this landlord thing for 4 years.
I would kill to have one for longer than 2 years!
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Hi BPers,I am trying to valuate a small multifamily property. This is a B class property. It is in good condition, but has a lot of deferred maintenance. The property is in the Michigan in a midsized urban market. ...
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What brand/type of floodlights do you use for your SFHs and why that type?I’m looking for lights that are energy efficient, so maybe motion sensor and that aren’t an eyesore
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I have a triplex in Akron Ohio. This is my first winter and living in California I have some learning to do on snow removal and snow blowers. I have a tenant that just moved in that I am giving a break of $50 a month ...
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I've been buying the 9 year water heaters lately from Home Depot and have been thinking about purchasing the 12 year heaters from now on but is there really that much of a difference between a 6 year and a 12 year oth...
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Posting this duplex that I found here in the heart of Eastern Michigan, I've been frequently trying to run numbers on duplexes and investment property listings as an up and coming agent and investor to try and gain wh...
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Are there any CPA's or experienced investors on here that can help me out with how to setup my bank accounts or offer advice on how you setup your systems for your real estate investments?I'm looking to close on my fi...
An agent shows me a deal. I buy the note for a multi family for 18 months. I attract all income with the current tenants already established in the property. Is this a good deal for a first time buyer?