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As of April 2016, I am new to this game. I currently am a social worker, working with families throughout 2 counties in western PA. I love my job, but can't stand the paycheck! That's why I'm excited to start in real ...
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I was wondering what you would consider to be the top 5 places in America to purchase an investment property? With prices being so high still, I believe it is imperative to find the right gro...
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If you guys remember how your first flip was like, did you run into any surprises? was there anything you wished you knew earlier? what was the biggest lesson? I am starting out myself and i am hoping to know what to ...
Hi, I am currently a college student working in Chicago next year. I want to start my RE journey from where I work, so I have been studying how to enter the market. I have been mainly looking into Zillow for a duplex(...
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Have a tenant after 3 months of perfect rental payments requested that we negotiate a break of the lease because her electric bill came to high. I sent her a application for heat assistance in my area but...
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I thought I'd share my approach and strategy to buying foreclosures that has served me pretty well.Foreclosures – Assessing ValueWhen you buy a foreclosure, not only are you assuming liens on the property, but you’re ...
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Hello Huntsville. I'm rather new to investing in real estate, so I'm looking to bounce some ideas off of people in my area in order for me to try new things and eventually get my first deal.Don't mind the quizzical na...
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I have some what of a legal question but want some colleagues advice! I have a property under contract with a 60 day closing. Here is the story, property owners son is a drug addict and has destroyed the property so I...
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Hi everyone,First off, very grateful for everything I can learn from BP and to everyone for the contributions.My question this time. I have just done my first scheduled maintenance visit to my first rental (great tip ...
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When you are just starting out with purchasing properties to turn into rentals. Where should I start? What are the basic steps? Is there a beginners guide I can reference? What is the ideal credit score lenders are lo...