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1. Newbie currently residing in Washington D.C. but looking for out of state rental properties to buy and hold. I recently got really sucked into REI and am just learning everything I can get my eyes on. 2. My name is...
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Hey all. Seeking some advice on how to handle a new tenant asking for a discount on rent. The story is we purchased a property and did a minor rehab (flooring, paint, new kitchen appliances, new bathroom vanities, e...
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Economic Update (Monday, November 2, 2020)
Today is Monday, November 2, 2020. Tomorrow is Election Day. S...
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Currently in the process of buying my first rental property, a duplex, in Akron, Ohio. Just got the inspection report back today and it looks like the roof is pretty worn and would need to be replaced in the short ter...
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Hello all, very interested beginner here. I’ve started self educating on real estate investing with the goal to take action later this year or beginning of 2024. Specifically looking in the state of Wisconsin (Madison...
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Greetings from Charlotte, NC. My name is Evan York, and I am new to the forum in hopes to find some answers for a project a business partner and I are pursuing. My Co-Founder and I are developing concepts to up-cycle ...
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- Normal wear and tear is something I have trouble defining, I often have to pay 300-900.00 to get the home "rental Ready " again.- Have you EVER held onto a full deposit? Can you explain the context and situation
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I’m a small time investor, have been a landlord for my 4 units for the last 8 years and I’m also an entrepreneur. I’m reaching out to BP’ers who have a lot more experience than I and can offer some sound unbiased advi...
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We are LTR folks and we recently stayed at an STR in Austin, TX on a getaway. The pictures of the STR were deceptive and the house was dirty (we found dip, a used pregnancy test on the floor by bathroom trashcan, floo...
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Years ago, I was at a CPA conference, and the lecturer finished 30 minutes early. Unheard of, I know, but it did happen. He asked us what we wanted to learn in the remaining 30 minutes. And 300 CPAs in the room almost...