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I originally was going to send this as an email to a couple of investors I know that may be encountering the same issues or have already overcome them, but I realized I would be missing out on some potentially grea...
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Can someone please help me understand the the reason why these low cost properties are so popular?
It seems that many people are purchasing these low cost properties that generate a net positive cash flow of about $...
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At the time of screening, he had a credit score of around 600-615. 94% time on-time payment and one collection. I took a risk as this tenant has a family. Tenant was more than willing to get into the property(as he ga...
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Inflation is the highest it's been since 1981 and continuing an upward trend. Mortgage rates are above 5%, meaning the $600,000 home from last year will now cost you $700 more per month. Financially speaking, things d...
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I have been doing a ton of research on the HR1728 bill and the changes to owner financing. I am confused as to what the changes are and how to work deals to follow the new rules. I am not even sure this bill passed ...
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I'm currently analyzing the two 4-plexes below. Even if they both check out, I will buy one or the other, not both.
FOUR-PLEX #1 - $125,000
All heating units less than 7 yrs old. Roof replaced 5 yrs ago.
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From what I've read in the forums it seems that conventional wisdom here is it's best to hire only contractors & handymen that are insured. I adopted this perspective when I started as a landlord as I tend to trus...
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I purchased a 4-plex in November of 2020. Class C property in a neighborhood that houses a lot of voucher holders and lower-income families. I inherited three tenants that were advertised as paying and up-to-date with...
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So a recent BP blog was posted regarding the pitfalls of turnkey investing for $30K properties, which I totally get. But also mentioned "that $100K property you avoided because you thought it was too expensive." In ...
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So I am self employed with an internet eCommerce business - I averaged around 15K a month profit in 2011 and 2012 looking much stronger - I am very fortunate.
All I am doing is socking away every penny so I can real...