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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Durham.
Purchase price: $85,000
Cash invested: $97,353
Duplex on Lee Street in Durham... Front (A) Unit had extensive fire...
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Good morning everyone,
I was just searching to see if anyone has any tips to help keep utility costs down. I already had a buddy replace all high light bulbs in a 3 bedroom home and his last 2 electric bills wer...
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My tenants recently let me know they had seen some mice in their duplex unit. I went over to look at the situation and it seems like an issue that's been going on for much longer than they initially explained. Here ar...
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Looking for insight on whether or not repiping our Chicago three flat from galvanized to copper (PEX isn’t allowed) will add any significant resale value.Repiping is on our less urgent list of necessary maintenance it...
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I am getting frustrated with the banks. They must not be bleeding as bad as the nightly news claims.... They ask for a good packet, I give them a great packet. They schedule the BPO, I'm there everytime to influence: ...
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Hello-I just bought this house and want to redo the bathroom. But there is a window when I want to bring th shower over . I was wanting about removing the bathtub since I never take baths and there is one in the hall ...
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Hi BP, can anyone refer me to a contractor they like to use? Maybe not their tier 1 go to guy, but their B team maybe. I just called GNC contractors and they were somewhat rude, but its lunchtime and I don't want to t...
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Hey yall,I am in San Antonio, Texas. I have been looking into real estate and stumbled across Bigger Pockets and now I am obsessed and am putting together a plan. In 2012, my sister and brother-in-law were looking t...
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My wife and I are new to the Chattanooga, TN market. We have been researching the market extensively since moving here in July as well as networking with others in the area. We are moving forward with purchasing an ex...
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I was wondering how investors move to the next level with recent bank changes which limits the number of bank financed homes to four. I know there's seller financing, hard money loans, etc. But is this the transitio...