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Hi All- looking for some input here.
I recently closed on my first rental property in Apple Valley, CA. It meets the 1% rule, it should cash flow nicely (for CA), it'll produce a great return- I'm very happy about ...
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So I finally closed on my property! Now it's renovation time!Depending on what kind of a property you purchased and its as is condition, will determine the level of renovation work needed. I purchased a studio condo i...
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Hello BP Family,I am currently in the final stages of closing on my Cash Out Refi of my personal residence in order to invest in my first investment property. I have been reading the BP books and listening to the podc...
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With interest rates at an all-time low, we are seeing several prospective first-time home buyers entering the market.
With more homes being listed on the market to meet this demand, first-time homebuyers are inundat...
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I'm reading contradicting info on rent increases for a property that's NOT in a rent controlled area.
If increasing rent less than 10%, do we need a 30 day or 60 day notice for tenants who have been there over 1 year...
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Hi All!Just closed on a three family with existing tenants on a lease. I have a few questions on how to go about communicating expectations we have as the new landlord.First, how would you communicate expectations and...
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Hello BP Community,
My name is Justin McCain, I'm 26 and I live in Seattle, WA. I'm new to the real estate investing community and am very excited to soak up as much knowledge as I can from Bigger Pockets a...
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Greetings from a long time lurker of Bigger Pockets! I recently moved to the Portland metro area from my home of the first 24 years of my life - Lawrence, Kansas. I graduated from the University of Kansas last Februar...
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As of right now, I'm hearing and seeing a lot around do your due diligence, but do you all have any bad experiences to speak of? I'm not talking about "oh I was expecting monthly dividends and it turned out to be quar...
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Hello everyone! I am new to the bigger pockets community and got involved by stumbling across the podcast about 3 months ago. From there I investigated the YouTube channel and then eventually came here! Long story sho...