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What are some things to look for when purchasing a home that has been unoccupied for several years (4)? Considering the utilities will not be on, how do you know the pipes are ok, fixtures, electric/ heat works whe...
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Sorry this is long but I need others input.
Hang in here with me please.
We are first time renters. We found a home in a nice area, listing says "Beautiful Home ...great for a family"...boasts all our needs in a home...
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Hi BP!I am currently looking at a potential house in Marlborough, MA for my first flip opportunity! It is a house built back in 1890!!!. My question is the following:Can you guys check out a FLIP Calculator Analysis I...
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Hey All! It's been a while since I've posted here, but I thought this would be a good place to come for some input. I've been a member for coming up on two years, and have been investing in real estate for a while lon...
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Why do so many Multi-unit property investors want/allow grass on their rental properties? Why pay for lawn care for $100 per month when you can do decorative rock or other xeriscape designs and hire some neighbor kid ...
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Setting the stage:My wife and I have been looking for quite sometime for a good opportunity in our area, southern California, beach community. A realtor I've been in communication with called me up and said I have so...
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I'm a new investor and I'm on the hunt for my first deal. I've been narrowing down my search and I'd like to start in smaller, commercial multi family (5+ units). The issue I have is the up front capitol. We recently ...
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Fair warning that this is a long story. I'm also relatively new to my PM role so any feedback on how this could have been handled better in the future and how to proceed with this situation would be beyond helpful.So...
Hey,For those of you who operate Airbnb's and other short term rentals or vacation rentals what advice do you wish you would have had earlier when you first got started?I think a few good ones are structuring your bus...
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Hi,
A week ago one of the houses I own had a plumbing issue at 1:00 am. We called the 24*7 plumbing and snaked the line immediately and later the next morning took care of changing the entire plumbing line up...