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While researching before investing. I found that the typical eviction time-frame in Chicago appears to be at least 3 months and up to 4 months. Well, those are the risks one must take and due diligence checking all r...
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Hello BP Family, I’d like some feedback on trust companies that people have used to create Self Directed IRA’s. After talking to 3 companies I feel that this is a great resource to build a real estate portfolio , I do...
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Hey Everyone! My name is Robbie Aurie, coming from Tampa, FL.Originally from Tampa, grew up in Maine and have been back down here for 6 years. Got my bachelors at USF in business marketing. Worked for a digital market...
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I’ve been working a deal to acquire an office building with 3 tenants for the past month. I signed a purchase agreement today. I drove by the property tonight and noticed a brand new vending machine installed on the s...
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What I see that is different in this economic cycle compare to the last is that people are able to work despite not having an employer. During 2009 when I bought my condo in SF, to supplement my vacation income, I si...
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I'm looking for recommendations for an attorney in Texas (preferably in the Dallas area) who specializes in real estate? I am especially looking for an attorney who can help us evaluate if a "Series LLC" structure wou...
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I've seen some conversations on BP recently regarding balloon payments, refinancing, and interest rates, so I thought I'd share a short article I wrote for my firm regarding forward commitments and how they vary betwe...
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Hi,I have a business partner that has her Real Estate Salesperson License in Georgia. She's recently relocated to IL. I was hoping she could get her IL broker license and have it reciprocate to a GA broker license wh...
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I have several multi-family properties and I'm always looking for ways to increase my cash flow. Can we start a discussion on Chattel Appraisals?
Who has used this and would you recommend using this strategy?
Can yo...
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How many of you stage your homes when trying to sell? Do you rent the furniture? How do you know how to decorate each of these houses to maximize the appearance?
Nightowl