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Having a lot of work done in my first rental property and I’m not going be around to let contractors in. Has anyone used electronic deadbolts for these situations? Figured it would also allow handymen to get in when t...
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My partner and I bought two duplex's with cash in Milwaukee and complete the transaction as an LLC. We would like to get out cash from the properties now but are having the following issue:
1.) Conventional loans not...
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Hi,I own 5 pieces of real estate that are worth around $3M. They are all in my name. I know that is not ideal. My current business structure: 1 holding company, 2 wholly-owned subsidiaries. I use the money from my hol...
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My tenant complained they saw a bug in their unit. I paid an exterminator to come in as there were no bugs two months ago when I lived in the building (a duplex).The exterminator said there is evidence that the lower ...
Hi ,I started reading my first book regarding real estate. Given the current circumstances I believe it will take me a lot longer to finish a books before I can actually start investing or diving into real estate! Lik...
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Hey BP! After years of listening to podcasts, searching for deals, and making failed offers, I just put my first investment property under contract (finally!). My wife and I are super excited to be taking this step,...
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What are some of the best and easiest ways you have discovered to collect monthly rent payments? Are there certain bank transfers like Zelle that work best, or just a good old fashioned check in the mailbox?
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My husband and I are pretty new to this. We have a 6-Plex apartment building and recently bought a house to fix up and rent out. I rented out one of the apartments on Zillow several months ago with no problems, but it...
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Hey guys,I am new to investing but was wondering when it would be recommended to start looking for a CPA?Also, what should I look for in a CPA? Is it required that they are "investor-friendly"? My uncle is a CPA, but ...
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-- Can you be gifted money for a downpayment in an FHA?
-- Can a friend gift me the money or only family?