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Hi All,
I am brand new to real estate. Looking at my first deal. I am looking at a multi-family, (triplex) house built in 1890. with three one bed one bath units. The first two units are newly renovated and already ...
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Hello all,
Currently doing a medium scale renovation on a newly acquired rental and it crossed my mind to asked here- to find out what has worked best for fellow buy and hold investors- Is it better for contractors t...
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I have a few properties with water heaters that are in relatively uninsulated spaces (utility rooms, garage, crawlspace, etc) and I want to insulate them with a "jacket". What are the best (most cost effective) produ...
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Looking at a SFR deal as a result from direct mail marketing but I am waffling on the 'What Ifs'. This is a 3/2 in my local area that can rent between $1100-$1200/month. The owner (retired broker) owns it free and c...
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Hello,
I've been analyzing many repair estimates, and contractor bids. It seems repairs can be estimated on the age of the home, and the square footage.
However my question is - How do I decide which materials (base...
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I’m looking for some second opinions on a duplex I’m looking at.
This would be my second duplex I’m purchasing. I’ll break down the numbers, but I have some concerns i wanted to get your thoughts on.
List Pri...
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We purchased a new construction home in Riverside, California, about 10 mins from the University of Riverside. We went through KB homes and hopefully close mid-July 2021. Any advice on the inspection and closing proce...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in South Lake Tahoe.
Purchase price: $114,000
Cash invested: $25,000
Cabin in South Lake Tahoe, second home turned vacation rental.
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Hello All!I have a quick and hopefully simple question. So, its my understanding that if I use a VA/FHA Rehab loan, the rehab must be completed by a licensed contractor. Is this true??Assuming it is true, I have a fol...
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I'm currently analyzing deals daily looking for a great deal. Usually, if I believe a property has potential I will ask my agent 3 basic questions. Neighborhood grade, rental rates, does it need any repairs. This I fe...