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Hi BiggerPockets – I’m here hoping to foster new relationships and hear some of you guys’ tips, tricks, and advice.
A little about myself:
I’m originally from Des Moines, Iowa, born and raised, and moved to Los Ange...
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If you do some maintenances on your rental property, such as fixing a clogged toilet, replacing a broken door, etc., can you count your own labor as expenses?
Thanks
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Hello Everyone,I am new to bigger pockets and have recently graduated with a BA in Human Development from Washington State University and I have recently relocated back to Las Vegas where I am originally from and have...
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HI I am a travel nurse who make about 86000 was told by my loan officer that because I am technically a contract based employment that she couldn't help us for another 2 years. Is there anyone here who can help us get...
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I am a senior in college and want to retire within 5 years. What would be viable and possible plans to create 5k a month in passive income through rentals and apartment buildings living in Texas or Arizona within 5 ye...
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Hello Fellow Investors,I make $50k/year gross. According to Nerd Wallet, I can allegedly afford a $1500/month mortgage. I want to get an owner/occupied a multi family unit in MA, no further West than Worcester (I work...
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I am trying to decide whether househacking makes sense here if my goal is to generate $6K/month passive income asap.
I live in bay area California. I have the opportunity to build two ADUs on my primary residence. Th...
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Here's my dilemma. I took out $200k from one of my properties and have to use it to generate more income. I've gotten some feedback and opinions from others. Just wanted to post it here to see what some of the prof...
how different is it from residential?
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Hi all,
What a great forum :D and the perfect place for me to vent today! As it happens, I am very concerned about my tenants - many Sec 8 voucher holders reside at my building and several of them are model tenants...