For a newer investor the answer may seem fairly simple, buying a property at a good price point. I would suggest though that the answer is much more complicated than that.
I think if you consider it for awhile it...
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Have some vacants I am reconditioning to rent out.
Looked at carpet.Found a happy medium at .80 sq ft.and 8 pound plush scotch guard pad at .85 sq ft.
This is at Home Depot with a very low installation fee of around...
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When using the 50% rule to evaluate rental properties what expenses are included in the 50%? Are taxes and insurance included in the 50%?
Thanks for your help.
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How did you get it? Mine was in 2005 (shocking!). It took years of looking on and off for this type of property/deal. This time when it popped up on the mls, I went directly to the lister and had it UC in 2 days. ...
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Hello Everyone...My name is Jarrett Williams and I am a 21 year old college student trying to break in to the world of real estate. I live in the Phoenix, AZ area where things have been hit pretty hard the last coupl...
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Hey BP family!! Was reading up on the VA Loan and how it works and reading some posts on BP specifically Chris Mason, Lender in CA (#1220177) on "VA Loan for 2-4 units, what you need to know. Active or EAS'd." today a...
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@ Ryan York post response. 1. Site Selection, 2. Considerations blog, 3. Site layout, This may be a little disjointed, I am combining 3 different blogs and discussions I have had.1. Site Selection:Your near Det...
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How do you strip thick paint off a deck? I put a little paint stripper on a patch, but it just gummies up the top layer slightly. Belt sander did a little better, but I would never finish. Is there a technique or p...
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Hello BP community!
I've spent lots of time in the last couple of months learning as much as possible from various sources and now I am getting ready to take action! I have started assembling my team and wil...
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There is a triplex listed in a class C neighborhood, it's fully rented and 2 of 3 units have already been renovated. It will cash flow $1500 per month. Is it worth being in a Class C neighborhood?