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Hi, my name is Orlando Ancheta and brand new to REI...I'm currently trying to read and listen to as many books and podcasts as I can to educate myself... as of right now, I see myself going the Buy and Hold route but ...
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Hello BP,So I had to evict a tenant that was formerly the property owner. We discovered a bolted down locked safe in one of the closets. She would not give my workers, who helped her move, the combination. The wood ...
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Hello!My name is Stacy and I am brand new to real estate investing. I am interested in wholesaling and fix and flips in the Houston, Sugar Land and Missouri City, Texas, areas.
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Hello Everyone, my name is Austin Burrous. I am brand new to BiggerPockets, and I have already learned so much from this community. Thank you! Three week's ago I read a book called "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and realized I ...
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Hi, Brand new here! I'm practicing analyzing deals before I get ready to jump in the game. I wanted to double check and see if I'm doing this correctly. 3 Units - 1-4bed 2-3beds going rate for rent is around 800 a bed...
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"The city’s office-vacancy rate jumped in the second quarter by the most since the last recession, while the amount of space available for sublease almost doubled, according to a report to be released this week by bro...
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and so our buyers backed out, a 290k house.This is the second time we have been jacked (last time was a different property) and had a sale fall through. How do you guys handle this?
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What are everyone's thoughts on using a smart lock for a long term rental? If you do use one, any recommendations on brand?
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We've been with our PM for 5 years and we're seeing a decline in their services so I think it's past time to get out in the market and see what our options are for a new PM. Do you have a solid PM in the Houston area...
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Hello BPcommunity!As a new investor, I’m curious what the opinion is on the rent to retirement new builds in Cape Coral. Any insight is greatly appreciated!