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Hey BiggerPockets! I am a senior graduating from Virginia Tech in May and getting married in November :) For the last six months, I've analyzed a real estate deal every day, listened to over 100 BP podcasts, read The...
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I am often asked this question: "What is my biggest financial risk in buying/owning a short-term rental property?"
Lots of things come immediately to mind: Septic problems, a new roof, HVAC failure, lower-than-proj...
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Hi, fellow rental owners,
Recently got a disabled rental applicant who applied for my house on Zillow. I specifically mentioned on my listing no pets. They also wrote no pets on their application. They are a marine v...
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For the past few months, years perhaps, I've been trying to soak up knowledge in the area of note buying. It has been especially intriguing to me since my partner and I handle a large volume of foreclosures and I get ...
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Hi BP Folks!My search skills must be weak and I apologize in advance for not being able to locate the answer to my question. I am trying to find out what capital improvements go in which bucket for cost segregation d...
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Hi all!I was wondering if there’s anyone here with experience in investing in military towns (Colorado Springs or El Paso, for example)? Is there any advantage or incentive to invest in cities like these? I’m thinking...
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I have been wary of houses on a slab becuse I worry about having to drill up the floor in case there is a plumbing issue (and there always seems to be a plumbing issue). What are your experiences with houses on a sla...
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So, I have been evaluating and conducting research on most costly turnover expenses, I have a few that have made my top (5) list. I am curios to hear from other BP Members, what there most costly expenses are for tena...
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Hello Everyone,
I am new to BiggerPockets and the real estate Industry. We bought a single family home in Deltona Florida in July 2022, but honestly we were really blind and ignorants through the whole process. A few...
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Hi Investing Community,I plan on househacking after i finish living in an apartment. I know the situation varies from person to person, but would you rather buy a duplex or triplex for your first deal and why?