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The short answer: Yes. There are pros and cons to both, and also key differences to consider for your financial and familial situation. Below are some key differences (in my opinion) after successfully house hacking t...
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Alright, I just read a post from a guru pitching services on BP. I did not want to respond with what I really think, but let me tell you my story here instead.
In 2007 I went to a RichDad seminar: after the free Thur...
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So I was looking at maybe putting in an offer on two duplexes both listed at at 104.9K a piece. Total $209,800I have run the numbers of where I want to be and really the max I would want to pay is 75K a piece. Total $...
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I have identified many empty lots in a transitional area just outside a major metropolitan city. I am curious if it would be a good strategy to buy these lots and build duplexes or greater to hold and rent? What would...
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COVID-19 is having an impact on the entire country. I'm curious to hear what others are seeing in their local market. How has it impacted your investments, your local market, or your state-wide market?1. Has the state...
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Hi
I’m a landlord of 4 units building. We have a problem with water bill we receive every 2 month from city and is $200 more than before! So far, city didn’t increased their water, so we fine with it. More then that...
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At the house I am interested in, there is a brick wall near the house and then the railroad tracks are about 100 feet outside the brick wall. Is this an automatic "no" for a potential rental? (I haven't been there whe...
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Greetings to BP,I am planning on buying a four-plex in the next 6-9 months, living in one unit and renting the others out to start down the road towards financial independence. I haven't started actively hunting for d...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Members!I will get to it quick, my name is Doug and I am from Cleveland, Ohio (Possibly for a short time) and am looking to get into the Real Estate Investing. I am open to working to gain this kn...
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Can I purchase a property with hard money to cover the closing than Sale it to have a bigger whole sale fee say bought it for for 30k with hard money purchase arv 205 repairs 50k I relist it for $60k would a hard mon...