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I wanted to see if anyone has thoughts on whether or not the Illinois real estate market is a smart place to be investing given the current budget issues?
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I was lured into using a property management company for two properties I purchased for rent.
I was initially worried about moving further away from the real estate and managing from afar so I felt obligated to hire ...
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There's lots of discussions in these forums of the pros and cons (mostly cons) of national STR/vacation rental property management companies like Evolve, Vacasa, etc. I've had good experience with a local property man...
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I am purchasing a duplex as a first time landlord in northern NJ. I will be house hacking however the other unit will be vacant upon purchase. I would like to be prepared from the first day of purchase so here are my ...
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He came on site to give me a quote the other day, which is much higher than others'. He called and texted me several times asking whether I would accepted his quote today. I don't want to give him any hard feelin...
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I am preparing to raise capital and I would like help understanding how to go about structuring and writing the terms of the funds.MY IDEA I want a $100,000 interest-only loan. I would invest this into a BRRRR. Then I...
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As a new member who has a ton of questions, I want to ask a new question everyday to get some feedback from real folks. I'm reading a ton of material but I feel like the BP community could offer significant insigh...
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I found a single family home nearby with overgrown grass and a winterization notice plastered all over the door and windows, this house clearly screams foreclosure.
However, when I look the house up, the owner is lis...
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Hello everyone!I am currently living in California and I have a rental in the Dallas, TX area. I am looking to make a second investment property purchase. A co-worker recommended this website.I hope to gather some g...
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How long do you average from the first point of contact until you have a signed lease? We are currently interviewing for leasing one of our units and I am wanting to know what most people are averaging.We have had sev...