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Why shouldn't I buy a duplex as a first time investor in Cleveland vs a Single family home? Assuming getting pre-approved and cash for the down payment isn't an issue what are the reasons to avoid a duplex?I assume it...
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Hello! I joined the bp community well over a year ago but have only been reading the message boards and blog. I realized I have yet to introduce my self!My name is Samantha! My husband Marco and I are from Tacoma, WA....
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Hi I’m having a problem with my current property manager does anybody know what the consequences of firing current PM before contract is up?
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So, I'm looking for a STR for an upcoming weekend, and I really don't think I have noticed this before - to this extent. Fees are way up. The nightly rates are fine, but when you look at the total, everyone is adding ...
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Has anyone heard of Renatus? Has anyone used Renatus to get started out in Real Estate Investing? And if so, what was your experience like, with them?
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My property manager contacted me to let me know a tenant in one of my duplexes has been given a dog. They asked me if I would consider collecting a 200.00 pet deposit and 25.00 a month for pet rent or if I wanted to e...
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Hey BP, I think I might have just had the craziest idea ever, and I need somebody to smack some sense into me and tell me it isn’t possible. But if it is possible, then it would be amazing.
So not too long ago I p...
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"Airbnb is dead." "Rental Arbitrage is an outdated business model." How many people have you heard this from?
Well..everyone's story is different. I started Airbnb arbitrage 4 years ago and here's why I'm quitting th...
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Hey BP - My wife and I started investing in real estate a little over two years ago. We currently have 4 SFRs in our portfolio. We both have good careers in sales (not real estate), with a combined 27 years of earnin...
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Hey all,
Thought someone would find this story helpful or entertaining at the very least. Also advice is also welcome.
A little bit of background on me my experience and the tenant. I have been managing Retail, ...