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Hi everyone,
Alongside being new real estate investor in Indiana, and planning to utilize a buy-and-hold rental property strategy. I'm also a skilled handyman and was considering offering my services to other investo...
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I recently decided to add a deadline penalty for a contractor that does not meet their agreed upon project completion date. Would a budget penalty be appropriate as well?I know many contractors will underbid a project...
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I am considering moving to Orlando area for work. what opinion does everyone have on the housing market in the Orlando area? I am looking to purchase homes, do basic renovations, and rent the properties. Is there a ...
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Hello everyone,My name is Adam. My wife and I are looking forward to our Real Estate Adventure with Bigger Pockets. We are looking for out of state multi-family. Here in Southern California it's a challenge and ver...
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We’ve all been lost in a Home Depot before, even though we hate to admit it! When wandering around, who else has thought they can be the best Home “do it yourself” Renovator?
Home DIY projects seem to be a complete h...
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I keep hearing that everyone feels stuck with their low rate. What is the MAGIC rate do you think for you or others need to be at to sell or refi?
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My rental condo is located in a very competitive rental market, just outside San Francisco, Ca. The town, Albany, does niot have rent control. I have an easy time finding tenants with no vacancy time between them, an...
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Are there any resources out there that bring motivated sellers together to one website/forum?
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We had a plumber came out check the drain of a rental we had under contract, already passed option period just waiting to close. He found one leak that could cost us $1800 to fix (after we fix the foundation first). O...
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I see both as potentially blinding. Which do you think hampers you most? Any hard-knock lessons learned?