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I know BP is mostly for RE, but does anyone here also invest in any franchises? Seems like it could be as profitable if not more as a Re investment. Also, could be a good way to diversify your investments and not pu...
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An interesting read: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/federal-reserve-to-lower-rates-six-times-says-ing-economics?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter%20%7C%2012/07/23
I’ve seen a fe...
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60 of the 100 largest U.S. cities now negative rent growth, according to Apartment List.Here's the list:1. Oakland, CA -9.3%2. Huntsville, AL -5.7%3. Atlanta, GA -5.6%4. Austin, TX -5.4%5. Portland, OR -5.4%6. St. Lou...
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I have a single family rental right now.Vacancy adjusted, I bring in $21,000 a year in rent.My annual expenses are:Property tax: $3200Insurance $900Washing machine $500Plumbing repair $250Irrigation turn on and turn o...
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Our architect has done a good job helping us draw up plans to rehab a wing of an 1880 property (including some tear down and re-creating) and suggested working with one of the three contractors he often uses. The cont...
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I often hear the gurus and paid mentors talk about taking your business to "the next level". I'm wondering what that means. Does that mean that you should never be satisfied with the size of your business? Does tha...
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My furnace guy called me about this today. I hadn't heard this before. Any furnace installed after May 1, 2013 needs to be at leas...
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Hello, as a newbie to this game I’ve been reading all the books. They all have a uniform theme that contractors can be one of the trickiest members of your team find. David Greene’s book does well to describe the ques...
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Hi, I am trying to put togetger a performa for an STR. What are your monthly costs outside Mortgage, would love to see numbers. I want to make sure I am not forgetting anything. This STR will be in Sevier County TN so...
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In reviewing past threads, I admit being sent into a mild panic over this 50% percent rule of thumb, despite the fact that I am experienced and currently own and operate 41 units... single family and duplexes with ...