Canary In The Coal Mine: Unfunded Liabilities Have Turned Illinois Into A "Banana Republic"The state is buried debt, and hasn’t passed a budget in over 700 days. 100% of their monthly revenue is being consumed by cou...
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Hi everyone! I am trying to understanding the history of interest rates for an LLC loan. My partner and I are in the middle of purchasing a duplex in the Philadelphia area. We are taking a loan out on the LLC with one...
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Hello BP, I’ve got a question I’m hoping some seasoned investors can help or give their insight . I just finished a pool cabin 4 bedroom 6 bathrooms . 4200 sq feet in gatlinburg with theatre , sauna , steam shower arc...
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Hi, I recently bought a free-and-clear house at the local tax auction for $25K, When I claimed it, the former owner had left everything in place and it needed a cleanout. So my guys were down to the basement and looke...
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Hi BP community!
I’m looking for advice and firsthand insights on operating a self-managed short-term rental (STR) in North New Jersey, the Catskills, Hudson Valley, or Delaware Water Gap areas. My focus is on purcha...
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Hi BP Community,I recently read in an article that Cleveland, OH, is one of the few remaining cities with affordable housing. To those who have invested in real estate here, what's your opinion on the Cleveland market...
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I'm considering pursuing flipping. I have about $50-75k in cash I can dedicate to this, and I'd like to fund the entire operation in cash (purchase and rehab). This is impossible where I live in nyc, so I'm wondering ...
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Last week I closed on a two family house that I purchased directly from the owner, she gave me a good deal with the condition that she would stay in the first floor apartment and pay a reduce rent. The issue is with ...
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Hi Everyone,I am new to the forum. Looking forward to learning from the great BP community!!!I live in NYC and are new to investing in real estate. I had a bad experience investing in the city and lost money in 2009. ...
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Twice this morning I have read posts where people have asked this question.How often do you go through your rentals? I have a friend who rents to college kids, and he "offers" to change the furnace filter every month ...