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For about two years now, one of our tenants has been paying for rent in cash. I am almost certain nothing illegal is being done to obtain this cash - they are in a band and receive tips for that and his wife is a wait...
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Who here is working the short-term rental market in Chicago? I am a Chicago native, working in development for the last six years. I’d like to expand my investment portfolio into STRS, but it’s been challenging to get...
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My wife and I have become increasingly interested in diversifying our portfolio and investing in real estate. Most of our non-liquid assets are invested in a low-cost, globally diversified ETF portfolio, but see a lot...
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So obviously the "hood" is not the ideal place to invest in rental properties but how bad is it really? Can someone brake it down for me? What are the Pros and Cons and do the Cons out way the Pros or does it depend?...
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Hey all,I’ve been having an extremely hard time finding a lender for my situation. I have 3 properties that are owned free and clear however the values are less than $75,000 each which most lenders will not do a portf...
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I own an apartment in Manhattan that can rent out for approximately $4,500 a month. My monthly cost is only about $1,500 (common charge and tax) since I have already payoff my mortgage. I am thinking to create a par...
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I am selling a single family home in Bellevue, NE in which the tenants refused to allow showings, shorter notice showings, and lock boxes for the last 30 days of their lease. In the lease they're are stipulations ...
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This is my first time dealing with a short sale in which the owner on title is deceased. The owner's son is considered the executor of the estate, according to the bank, but there is no legal trust set up. We're clo...
Hey everyone,Looking for a little advice from someone who might have had a similar circumstance in their careers. I am closing on a new duplex in NE Minneapolis, MN next week and have inherited tenants in both units....
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I just wanted to post a deal on here that I just recently came across. I am new to Bigger Pockets and would like any advice at all when it comes to looking at this deal. It seems to be way to good to be true. I hav...