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Hello BP community! This is my first time posting so I apologize if I leave anything out. I have only owned 2 single family income homes. I have never bought a 4-plex so I am really feeling out of my element. Also, I ...
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I am new here of course and super excited about learning more. I have been steadily listening to the Bigger Pockets podcast and reading. I made it a personal goal to buy my 1st Investment property by the end of this y...
Below are the variables ( known to me) impacting the inflated housing prices now
1. Growing population = More demand
2. Low interest rates = more affordability
3. Stalled production due to pandemic = Low supply
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I am currently house hacking a 4-unit and plan to continue to grow my real estate portfolio. My question is do I hire a bookkeeper right out of the gate or start with quickbooks on my own?
FYI I have never used eithe...
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Is it bad for a house to sit vacant with no power?Concern: Tenant doesn't live in property, turned off power to house, and lives with his girl friend. House is located in Fayetteville, NC where it doesn't get too cold...
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I have four vacancies, an SFH, 2 Flat, and a condo for a month. All units are rehabbed/prepped for renting and show well. started at high rents but have reduced rents to average in the area of Forest Park. just a f...
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140 days ago a house built in 1950 was listed for $1.2 million.
After about 130 days of being on the market, the property's price had already dropped to $599k. I made an offer for $550k. After some back and forth, w...
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so I found a property on hubzu that I am interested in purchasing. The house is at a great price and I want to make an offer.I have enough liquid assets to purchase the house and maybe enough for a third of what I thi...
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Hello Bigger Pockets community. So I am 20 years old and I have a part time job. I am currently writing out a plan to present to potential partners in my area so that I can get the ball rolling on investing but...I wa...
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Hello Everyone, I'm very close to closing on my first deal for a SF rental property in Providence, Rhode Island - 4 rooms, 1.5 bath. I've listed my calculations below and am hoping that some of you could chime in to c...