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Hey guys I live here in San Antonio and am actively looking to get my first property. I originally wanted to house hack but I've spoken to others and heard people on the BP podcast speak of living in a SFR and Airbnbi...
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Hey BP, thanks for stopping by my post!I have a bit of a moral dilemma. I have a current LTR that I have gained about $80,000 in equity since purchasing. I began exploring STR properties recently, and after much resea...
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Section 8 tenant informed off intent to vacate April 30, 2022 at end of lease and now says Housing Authority of Cook County(HACC) has send a mail that the lease is extended till May 31, 2022 at the same rent. Can HACC...
Hello, looking for insights on a proposal received from a commercial mortgage broker. The loan is for a multi-family apartment building. The proposal I received has the following facts:Total fee is between 2.1% and 2....
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I'm a California resident but own a rental property in PA, and looking to get another one in PA or out-of-state. Are there any major differences in doing a sole proprietorship vs an LLC; are there major advantages usi...
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I am seeking suggestions on how to prepare for retirement effectively. My aim is to maximize my monthly income to supplement my retirement fund (CalSTRS) after 25 years in education, within the next five years. Additi...
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Hi, everyone. We've been reliant on Airbnb and VRBO for renting out our STR in Vermont ski country.We've had success to date, but after listening to BP's Real Estate Rookie Podcast episode 680, the guest Mark Simpson ...
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Hey BP Crew,What are your go-to questions and tactics for interviewing and vetting property management? Aside from the cost, how do you determine how well a property manager will perform?I've gotten a few referrals f...
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Hi - our apartment is nice and ready to show this weekend. I want to have a consistent list of renter requirements before we communicate directly with the three possible renters who have shown interest. The goal is...
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So I had one of my rentals up for rent and several showings scheduled within a few days period. One of the prospective tenants passed my background check and during the showing left a deposit to hold the property. As ...