Hi everyone! I'm looking to start my first STR in the Chicago suburbs near O'Hare airport, but I'm a little confused about how reliable my information is. To start, when I first started looking on Airbnb and VRBO, the...
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I am looking at 2BR 1 bath unit right now and had a question - this is investment property for me and wondering when i don't have tenant in this property, how much should i account for utilities and other things (i pl...
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Hello, everyone, my name is Lenny and I live in TN (knox). I was wondering if there is a way to get this list online or do I have to go to the courthouse and get them to compile this list for me? Is the list free or d...
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Hi,About two months ago, my property was condemned. I tried to do a deed in lieu with the bank because of the initial issues I had with their mortgage officer of being unethical. Too much happened here and the bank do...
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Hello Everyone,I've been listening to the podcast for a few months now and figured I'd jump all the way in and finally sign up for a profile. I live in Southern California and am investing currently in Indianapolis wi...
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Hello!I am purchasing a property this May. It is the house that I currently live in now. I am looking to do an FHA loan, with my mom using her credit and income. I was wondering if you guys recommended any lenders in ...
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sup everyone, I rarely open bigger pockets on my phone, but I just did, and it prompted me to this thread. I just realized that even though I've been here 6 months, I still haven't properly I introduced myself. my nam...
I sent out some mailers and one went to a house that is already listed with an agent. The seller called and just wanted to know what I was all about. They are not really a typical motivated seller. They would like to ...
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My name is Pablo and I'm from Chicago's south side (Bridgeport). I'm very excited to have joined this site. I was able to convince my wife (a lot of work) last year to buy a three flat instead of a single family home ...
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Guys, I've been looking for a duplex for about 4 months in the south Jersey area, and every time I make an offer somebody else offers more money and gets the house. It's been hard especially because I'm dealing with a...