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Hello Everyone,
I own a short-term rental (STR) in East Downtown Houston and currently live in Austin, TX. I started operating the property in mid-2023. Initially, the business was cash-flow positive for the first th...
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I find them almost unreadable now. Finding a good post to respond to takes me close to ten minutes. There is so much AI, reverse trolling, and one-line posts that the moderators can't keep up. And I know because I was...
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I am a newbie RE investor (currently getting approved for a HELOC to fund my first purchase). I read several post that some people recommend having a CPA before out while other say you can wait until you have a few pr...
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I know this subject has been discussed numerous times in various threads on BP, but I'm going to bring it up again.
I am looking for feedback from anyone that has gone from investing and managing their own properties...
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Hey guys, Yesterday I put my first offer in on a beautifully remodeled flip. Everything from the electrical, plumbing, roof, interior and exterior was brand new. I’m in Milwaukee and it was located in West Milwaukee/S...
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Husband and I don't agree on whether or not we charge a late fee for the first time rent is due, let me know what you guys think.
We just had a lady move in on Feb 1st and this March 1st is the first time ren...
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Does anyone sense risk in the housing market? I was thinking lately about taking out a loan or two for rental properties, but I have some concerns about the federal government/politicians/partisanship, a tech bubb...
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Hello everyone on BP,
I am 17 years old and hungry to invest in Real Estate. I’ve been consuming books and articles on real estate investing and money. But I was wondering what suggestions people who’ve gone through i...
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Am I the only one who thought this one sondes a little like a guru? I mean the opening jingle says "learn about real estate with out all the hype". And the first thing you hear is "you're gonna be so pumped when you h...
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Me and my wife recently bought a new residence place for primary living. This is our first propertyWe are under conventional loan at 4.1% interest rate for 30 years. We dont want to keep paying for those many years ca...