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With our old contractor, years ago, we'd walk through a property right before we placed the bid, so we could see if my calculations for the renovation were on spot. He'd give me ideas, show me ways we could avoid/...
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I know typically Condos are not the most ideal investment as they don't tend to appreciate. However, we are considering them as a potential rental investment. Given the tend to be cheaper, we could pay most of it in c...
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Property tax increase is insane. I know you can do tax protest to adjust but it's not always successful. Some tax protest companies charge 40% of the saved amount, which is also a lot. What do people do? The past few ...
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Looking for some 'outside-the-box' ideas from you guys. Story: I was waiting until March to list a house for sale - a previous primary home, rural but really nice custom home, great neighborhood full of nice houses, i...
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Hi everyone. I am new to real estate investing and I have been reading books and following the bigger pockets posts. I am looking to do my 1st real estate investment. Currently live in New Jersey so I will be doi...
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I am a wholesaler in Tampa, FL. In my marketing I got a lead that is a land contact. It's a mobile home in about 1/2 acre of land in Marion, Ohio which is apparently about 30 minutes from Columbus, OH. The owner owns ...
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Hello all. I'm a beginner who is almost feeling comfortable enough (educated/prepared) to take my first shot at a rehab. I would like to ask you all a question: think back to your first REI project. Although you proba...
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I’m expecting to inherit a $400k+ property in Hawaii sometime this year, owned outright. Would you sell and invest the cash? Or keep as a rental and leverage a HELOC. I live in Denver so that market comes first to min...
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Hello BP!I am considering purchasing a few SFR's in the greater Cleveland area (Euclid) and I've been made aware that the owner is responsible for paying the water and sewer bill. I was hoping to hear how some other ...