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Hi. I'm considering making an offer on my first REO. I'm having a contractor come out to take a look and give me an estimate of what it would take to get the CO and make it tenant-ready. If the numbers are reasonab...
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I saw a few people who recommend to roll the sewer/water bill in the rent costs so theoretically you could charge more rent to absorb that cost. For my area that works for heat but it does not seem to matter for ...
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Hey gang, So this is a general question that I thought I'd get some interesting feedback on (or maybe none), and it's one that some will interpret as procrastination or over-analysis, and I'll preemptively say it's n...
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Hello all,I'm a software engineer in Los Angeles, and have been an aspiring investor for about 10 years, ever since I read Rich Dad Poor Dad and the deal was sealed since I played Cashflow in 2007. In that time I have...
I've been using Airbnb for vacations and found myself wondering if people put up their properties permanently on Airbnb. Seems like a bit of a pain in the a* with having to clean and offer the full "works" every time ...
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Thoughts on investing in Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton, PA in this market? I’m trying to break into the market with my first deal but this area is really competitive right now (as is the whole housing market), espec...
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Does anyone have any experience or suggestions about installing solar panels on a rental property? I am in north Jersey and just purchased a 2 family. Looking for ways to improve my investment.
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Hey all, and happy 4th of July! I am currently under contract for my first investment property. It is a 4-Unit on a double wide lot in Jefferson Park, that would be owner occupied by myself and my significant other. T...
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So next year I plan on working with a Private money lender and doing my first rehab in the Indianapolis area. I want to use at least 5% of my own money but I plan to have more also . I'm very next to this I just would...
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Hello all. First time poster, long time lurker. Investing for nine years. I own two duplexes in SW FL that I purchased with conventional financing. My debt-to-income ratio is tapped (49.8%) from my lenders perspective...