Hello everyone,
My fiance and I are new to the BiggerPockets community and are looking for some general guidance. We have a vague idea of what we're looking to do, though it's so early in the process we are amenable ...
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I found an accountant in 2017 after I started contracting (leaving my W2 job to work for myself). He was FANTASTIC: he spent hours on the phone with me and answered all my questions. I gave him 5 stars on Thumbtack. H...
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Hello All, I am a relatively new Boston based real estate investor. I currently own two properties in Boston but the local market is very expensive and I am looking to increase my portfolio's cash flow. My thought ...
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I'm a strong believer that a house-hack is one of the first steps to wealth and financial freedom.However, this one rule is overlooked and constantly kills deals before they even happen:The self-sufficiency test. I ta...
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With RadioShack intending to close 1100 stores, I began to wonder about the leaseholders on the affected property. In my residential real estate business, I am allowed by law to withhold a "reasonable" amount from ...
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I am looking for a contract where I offer to catch up and take over payments with the idea of renting out or fixing the propertyany Ideas?
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I just listed my first unit for rent yesterday, so I'm new to processing applications. One applicant is an Army Recruiter and has requested not to complete a background check online and states he has "secret security ...
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I'm a super small fish renting out a 3 BR 1 BA 1000 sq/ft property in a nice but modest area in Milwaukee. I have been involved in REI for just a couple years and have not experienced many vacancies. I have had 100+ ...
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Hey there!New to BP and to Real Estate investing but was looking to move into Baltimore, MD and start my journey with a house hack. My plan is to move once my lease is up at the start of 2021 and buy a single family h...
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I have 77k to fund one these self directed IRA but now I'm trying to decide who to go with. Seems like Solo 401K give you the most control of your money, please help. Thanks!!