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Really quick, is anyone familiar with the law when it concerns performing a criminal background check for potential renters? I've run into problems personally, and the legality of the denials I've received seems rath...
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I've recently read on a Facebook post that you cannot evict tenants for smoking in your apartment. I was under the impression smokers were not a protected class. I am now assuming you are free to not rent to smokers, ...
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Have any other banking employees faced this situation?I have a 9 to 5 job at PNC Bank in Clermont, FL. I know for a fact that its a conflict of interest to be an actively licensed real estate agent and work for the ba...
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Hi, everyone.I am new to BP, but still surprised Houston forum here is not as active as some other markets. We should definitely correct it.One thing we should do is agree a day and place for a monthly meetup.About my...
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Hey BP,I'm Ralph, a new investor in the DC metro area. I've been a fan of the podcast for about 3 years now, and passively reading the forums. I'm a long-term buy and hold investor, I currently own an SF rental in Bal...
http://www.forbes.com/sites/katiasavchuk/2014/10/0...""Wealthy Americans Are Giving Less Of Their Incomes To Charity, While Poor Are Donating More""Unlike their wealthier counterparts, low- and middle-income Americans...
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Hi, I want to go through an in depth screening process on tenants to make sure that my new/first investment property is protected decently. What are excellent questions to ask? what are some to not ask because its ill...
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Hello everyone! New to bp and real estate investing. Thanks in advance for your time. My fiancée and I our planning a move fairly soon to the Midwest, in order get a jumpstart on our real estate investing. Goal is to ...
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My wife and I went to the free weekend teaser seminar, which we found pretty intriguing, and now we are considering paying to do their 3-day seminar. I was really warm to it right after, but colder now that I've found...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $285,000
Cash invested: $65,000
2/1 fixer upper condo in a lower middle class neighborhood within walking distance ...