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Hey guys I’m brand new to BP! I’ve been listening to podcasts for awhile and am very eager to get started in REI. As you can imagine a 19 year old doesn’t have much money to work with, but I am still very interested. ...
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Greetings BP community! My name is Joel and I am grateful to be part of the BiggerPockets network. I am originally from Rochester, NY and currently live in Richmond, VA. I learned about real estate investment opportun...
Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Wilmington.
Purchase price: $40,000 Cash invested: $10,0004 bedroom, 2 full br and an unfinished basement townhouse. Redid the kitchen, exte...
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Over the past 3 years I have learned a lot from listening to the BP podcast and some investors. I have been working really hard and saving my money and I believe now is the time to make my first investment.I work full...
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Does a 9 year electric water heater last longer then a 6 yr? Is it worth the extra $? And does the same apply to a 12 yr?
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Hi all,First time posting here at PB- listening to the podcasts a while now so glad to be actually participating.I own a 4 unit multi-family in the north east and was crushed this year by heating costs. This was our f...
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Hi, we had our HVAC go out just a few days before finishing our rental. The warranty company denied our claim because they said corrosion in the coil caused leakage which isn’t covered. They didn’t mention anything ab...
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Curious if people have any experience adding solar power (or even house geothermal systems) to properties and what you did to justify the expenses. Generally I feel like it would raise interest and could justify highe...
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Hey guys, new-ish real estate investor (about 5 years of experience) but brand new here on BiggerPockets (but have been listening to the podcast for the last few months). I currently have 7 properties (21 doors) in Da...
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Hi!I think I found a good REI deal in Irondale, AL (outside Bham)I'm estimating a $130,000 purchase price, $1300 monthly rent. Here are my costs
Maintenance reserve, 5%......$65Vacancy 5% ...............................