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All, I'm working on my first home/rental purchase in NJ and I need some help. My plan is to buy a suitable single family rental property, live in it for 1-2 years and then move out and rent it. I currently am married...
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I just got an application that looks great. Solid income, over 800 credit, no criminal background (has law enforcement employment history). Applicant said that they do not have any pets, but they do have a co-worker t...
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Any tips for new
landlords starting out?
Things you wish you
knew before starting out?
What if the tenants
don't take me seriously? lol
I'm 24yo and am about
to house hack a triplex, occupying 1 unit while re...
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What website or method do people use to find quality roommates nowadays?I just bought an SFR to house hack but cannot get any roommate leads-good or bad. The room is posted on Facebook Marketplace and several rental g...
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Hello,I was wondering if anyone had any experiences with house hacking a 5 bedroom 2 bathroom property? I'm thinking that 4 people sharing one bathroom is not ideal but want to know if anyone has done it before and th...
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I'm curious to if anyone is buying off auctions. Whether be from the courthouse, or website platform. As my capital has built, this is something I've become more curious about. Can anyone speak on their experience ...
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Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy my first multi family in the coming months and have read all about cash flow, 1% and 50% rule. I am still wondering is it bad deal if i buy a duplex that covers most of the mortgage but...
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Hi everyone I've known about bigger pocket for sometime now but I'm finally taking the leap to step into the real estate investment world. I've read up on a good amount of real estate material, but i have always found...
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Hi all, I recently had an off market opportunity to buy a condo (less than 5 years old) in tech ridge corridor. I have researched the debate between 15 year vs 30 year mortgage but still have some questions:
Pro for...
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Before I call the water department I would like to hear from other investors who have their tenants paying the water bill. Currently, I have the tenants paying BGE (electric on their own account) that has a revert acc...