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I started investing in real estate in 2007 and since then I've had a terrible experience with a contractor and have talked to a lot of people who've had the same experience. I went to the home improvement commission a...
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Hi everyone,I recently purchased the B unit of a two-unit condo association and it has a main house and a separate garage apartment. My plan was to cover most of the mortgage through Airbnbing out the garage apartment...
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Hello folks,
This is my first post as a desperate condo owner. I have a condo with a leak in the ceiling where I used to live. I moved out with the intention of renting it. In the week that I have moved out and was p...
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Hello everyone, I am a new member to biggerpockets and would just like to introduce myself. My name is Crysta, I am 20 living in the D.C. Metro area of Charles Town, WV. I have lived here for many years, yet I'm actua...
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When calculating an ERC (estimated repair costs) for a given subject property should the wholesaler provide an ERC for both Retail Flip AND rental? Or just one?
It seems to me giving them just retail flip ERC would ...
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So my renter of 7 months called me up and said that her son and her nephew was playing with a lighter and fire started in the bedroom. She called the fire department and it's all under control. Everyone was fine exce...
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In my area due to demand of people relocating out of NYC at least part time, homes in rural mountain areas are listing for about 30% over the market rate used in their last appraisal. Then getting multiple offers. Sho...
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Is there anyone who would like to share any horror stories of dealing with bad tenants who seemed like trustworthy and upstanding citizens at first, but then eventually proceeded to avoid paying rent and/or causing ma...
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Hi Everyone,
I consider myself a newbie because the more I learn about REI, the more I realize that I need to learn more!
I currently own 2 grade B SFH rentals in the Phoniex AZ and my primary residence in Portland...
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I purchased a double wide on a 1/2 acre in January/21 in Fort Worth as a flip. Got it finished in normal amount of time and got it back on the market. I'd bought from a wholesaler and title company that ive used bef...