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Is there a rule of thumb out there on how to walk into a foreclosed home your interested in and budget what the fix up costs will be? Do you take a contractor with you on the 1st viewing of the home and let them esti...
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I’m thinking about building a detached garage with a loft rental on top ? Has anyone tried this? Any estimates on cost? Thank you all for the help!
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Hi BP forum,I am an aspiring real estate investor. I have listened to countless episodes of the various podcasts, read several BP books (Set For Life, Book on Rental Property Investing, First Time Homebuyer, and curre...
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I just spent the last two days in meetings with potential flippers and maybe guys who have flipped a few years ago and want back in, or perhaps some want to be flippers. I don't know. But here in Vegas everyone wants ...
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Hoping to get feedback on a 4-unit house hack deal I'm considering.It's an Estate Sale so there is limited info about the property.List price: $339,900Financing: 3.5% down at 6% (est)Debt Service & Closing Costs: ...
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recently moved to NJ and my 1st post, but i will put my heart out :).
i have some experience being landlord, but now i am looking to build, my new home. nothing fancy and dont worry, not asking for price/sq. ...
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Hello Bigger Pockets! I am experiencing my first vacancy and wanted to ask a question concerning the security deposit. The tenant really did a number on the place and I want to make sure I’m in my legal rights to keep...
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I'm looking to get my first STR. The goal starting off is a place that my family enjoys visiting and renting the rest of the time. I recognize that when my family visits I'm hurting my profitability, but that would ...
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As many investors have said, the profit from a flip really comes from the front end of the deal. I have done some research and will probably use a Hard money lender. The group im looking at will lend up to 60%-65% of ...
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Hi guys,I have a few general questions about investing in small commercial real estate properties:Estimating expenses:- The property is located in uptown NY and has four 1/1 units and one 2/1 unit and was recently reh...