Dear Noah,I had a quick question regarding the current housing market. I would like to set myself up to start investing in real estate, but currently I don’t even own a primary. I have a downpayment saved up, and I’m ...
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I'm curious to hear other people's experience getting utilities activated for inspections or appraisals on HUD homes while under contract. Any tips or tricks? Your experiences?
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please tell me your experience on buying from auction.com.
i understand there's a starting price, then a reserve price,
which makes no sence-why not start the price at the reserve?
has anyone prof...
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Hi I'm a total newbie. All I know right now is that I want to build passive income through rental properties.
So, I'm just going to throw this out there as a starting point to help me set some expectations....
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Hello fellow investors Question: in your opinion would you rather have hardwood floors or Carpet for your investment property and which one do you think is more cost effective Because I’m leaning toward carpet lol 
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Does anyone have suggestions/ideas for an open house on a rental?From what I've gathered on BP I am only doing one open house day for all whom have showed interest. If I receive an email in regards to the property I'l...
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Hello BP Fam,Like many here, I'm looking for a CPA to assist with not only my LLCs and out-of-state rental properties but my personal tax returns as well for 2023. I would also appreciate and benefit from tax consulti...
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Just wanted to share my first flip with you guys.I bought this property in Riverview, FL for $140,000.00. It was a complete gut. New Flooring, Pool finish, T111 Siding, new doors, new knockdown texture throughout the ...
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Not new BP been on here and reading for a while first time posting. I have saved enough money to have some money down on a rental property but do not know where to begin. I have read a couple different opinions on pur...
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Greensboro is a large city positioned between Wi...