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Hi all,The retail strip I manage is 5 years old and is in good shape. I just took over management 2 years ago and don't think previous management/landlord ever did roof maintenance (giving it was still new back then)...
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Hi All,I know that most of us here are very familiar with the idea of gentrification. It comes up all the time in the media, it’s something that some buy and holders will look out for, and it’s a code word for rapidly...
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I am fairly new to the world of real estate and I am still trying to learn the basics on how to start a house flip! How do you go about paying a contractor? If I do a rehab of $30,000 does the contractor take a percen...
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Hi All, I live in Seattle and am looking for the best cities in the nation for houses and small multifamily units that are sub 100k and that have the best cashflow potential that are not complete ghettos or tear downs...
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Hi BP world!So, I have been debating for about a year on whether or not to file a lawsuit for damages against my CA rental property? I weigh the pros and cons and overall it seems like it won't be worth the fight. How...
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Carpet is so trashed that it may need to be replaced. They will shampoo as required by the lease before leaving for Texas (they even said so), but judging by the type and amount of stains on what was spotless carpet b...
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Let's say you show a $500 annual profit after deprecation on your rental property on your taxes, wouldn't the lender divide that $500 by 12 and add that to your monthly income? I'm trying to figure out how much to cla...
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Hi All,I have been reading a lot of books and listening to a bunch of podcasts about real estate investing and I feel like I'm ready to take the next steps. The huddle I'm facing right now is I stay in HCOL (San Franc...
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any one have personal experiences with warzone properties? Im certain 95% of all investors will pass on this "deal"... But also know that shortly someone in the 5% will be coming to buy. Fire damaged house in warzone,...
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So I had a windfall and can sort of "semi retire" with a part time low stress job. Part of me is considering buying more real estate though. I like the idea of being involved with and affecting the world. But the othe...