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I'm getting closer and closer to owning my first rental property and I'm scrambling to figure out how I'm going to accept applications, collect rents, etc.... I'm looking through their website, and TurboTenant seems ...
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Looks like Stessa has finally gone the way of the world and put all their essential functions under the "Pro" umbrella for $20 / month ($16 billed annually).I'll probably make the investment. Does anyone have anythin...
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Hello BP members. I would like you guy's opinion on this. I have been inspired to go in to rental properties. Unfortunately, I do not have the capital to invest. I am thinking of taking out a loan from my 401K and my ...
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Hello BP folks! My California tenant has initiated his monthly rent payment ($2100) to pull from his Chase account on March 14 through my Avail PM system, but I will not be receiving it until March 19. This is 2 day...
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Hi everyone! Looking to hire a professional to help with my taxes this year, i've always done them myself but fear I'm leaving money on the table. I have a w-2 income and own three properties, all long term rentals, t...
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Hi Biggerpocketters,
I am currently reading Brandon Turner's book 📚 and I have noticed that he kept saying when it comes to expenses that need to be paid each month, he would include utilities.
Aren't utilities paid...
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My first post while riding the ripple of closing on my first investment propertyWhy?I followed the path I was taught since grammar school: go to school, get a job, live below your means, save your money, retire. While...
Retirement / financial planning are extremely important tasks. My biggest beef and frustration though is that the vast majority of planners fail to consider real estate and other investments when building a plan.
As ...
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Hi! a day in the life of an investor. First of all, I had 100k to invest with in 2021 and I decided to use a turnkey provider and that was my first mistake I should have taken a Rookie Boot Camp with BP instead. My re...
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When screening tenants, in addition to running a credit report, checking landlord references, and checking bad tenant databases I also try to check the applicant's social media accounts. Some people have their account...