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Does anyone have experience adding pre-fab studios to backyards? I have a 2/1 property in North Oakland that's zoned for two dwellings. I have electricity and water already in the backyard and a sizeable cement pad. I...
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Hi everyone. I have lurked on the board for a while and read it but I have a specific question and would love some experienced people to help me figure out if my thought process is correct. Please move this if it's in...
I read in a couple of real estate investment books that i should have a few REA’s looking out for deals. A REA friend of mine says this is unethical and I cannot reach out to any other agency besides him. What are you...
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Hi all,Been trying to get into the real estate game for a while. Really trying to find the best strategy while living in a very expensive market (I.e. Washington D.C.). Based on my research and the advice of others, i...
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Hello All! My grandfather recently passed and my (paternal) grandmother is looking to sell her home. My mother lives on a fixed income and is currently renting an apartment. My plan is to move my mother into my grandm...
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I have a 3 story 3 fam with separate utilities and the 2nd floor boiler need replacement in the near future.. Its stamped 1981, and there are burn marks on the outside of it.. The tenants are seeing high gas bills...
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If there is not something in the HOA bylaws against short term rentals is it safe to do a short term rental in that subdivision or I should I called the HOA and ask? I’ve known one particular HOA where the person tha...
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Hello! I am looking to invest in Multifamily Units with value add potential (12 or less units to start). I live in Santa Monica. I have been reading forums entries on markets and things to look for and am trying to...
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well i saw the property yesterday. has a few weird things about it .
Pex Piping , Slab foundation, no slider or door for rear access from inside the house
(have to add a side gate entrance to the rear) No garage, ...
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Thank you for your time reading my post and helping me out!!I am trying to find a good website for stats in Las Vegas. I have looked at the newspaper websites but I want to see current numbers and past and they all se...