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Hello everyone, what are some good tips to follow when fixing and flipping during the uncertain times coming up and reduce my risk? Almost every indicator is pointing towards a slowdown / pullback. My biggest fear as ...
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I've been trying to find updates of the 1% rule and whether it's working in 2024, specifically when you're using a mortgage at 80% LTV, 30-year mortgage. Looking at rates today, if I were to buy a property fo...
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I've kept this to myself for a while, simply because I didn't want too many competitors in my area. Well, now it seems like the word is out, so I'm going to share this with BP nation so that you guys in other parts o...
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Hi All,We own a 2 bd/2ba condo in a luxury high rise in downtown San Jose. We purchased it when we lived up there, and then have had it rented for about 5 years. We are living in San Diego now. San Jose has a ton o...
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I will be closing on a 4 plex apartment building this month. Each unit in the building needs new windows and could use some updates to the kitchen and needs new carpet. IRS rules require that repairs, when done as par...
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Hi, I'll try to keep this short. We have had a 60 year old single female renter since 12/18. We have since found out that she is an alcoholic. Most recently, she was drunk and was yelling out the window that she was l...
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I'm putting my first offer on an investment property ever. This is a duplex currently listed for $149,900. Took a look at one unit today and it appeared to be in great shape. The other was not available. Based on ...
I thought I'd start a thread on trading. If it garners enough interest maybe we can get an off topic trading forum going. I've learned there are not many trading sites out there nearly as fun as biggerpockets.
I bec...
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Hello all, I'm fairly new to this topic however i'm more than eager to learn more. I've read a few books on real estate from bigger pockets, along with others. I'm looking for a step by step plan to get started.
My ...
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Guy filled out application, listed his dog as only other tenant. Income of $90/year with one year contract, only debt is one credit card in good standing and a deferred student loan, good rental references. After sign...