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When you buy a property that needs some work, how do you protect yourself from going over your rehab budget (or from the contractor exceeding his estimated cost)? Do you include specific language in the repair contra...
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What kind of expectations do investors have with real estate agents when using one to help them purchase an investment property? Vice versa what are the reasons that some investors prefer to not use one when buying in...
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Hi,I built a basement kitchen to add a unit in the basement, I didn’t get permits, just built it with local contractors and my own skills. Is it covered under my home insurance? do I need to call my insurance company ...
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This is what I need help with. I am trying to purchase properties using Private Money(not hard money loan) in CA.
First, I am trying to find a good note template for a private loan specifically used to purchase real ...
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I have two great conractors I got references for. I need to change windows in my house. I got one quote 20% less than another. Both use local windows companies and the windows are comparable and the work too. The more...
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Today, I came across a term for me: Assumable Mortgage. As delved into it to learn more, I found that these loans are virtually non-existent anymore? Is that for the exception of FHA or VA backed loans? Diving even de...
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Hello investors, I've graduated from buying a few turnkey properties to now looking at doing BRRRRs. My question is this...how are you viewing your properties remotely to make sure there's nothing obvious like foundat...
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Good day,I trust all is well! I need some advice please! High level info below.....- Purchased 1st investment property (3/1 SFH) with section 8 tenant that had been there for 1 year paying $555/mth rent in Dec 2021....
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I am 26 years old and married. I graduated from college and started working for our sheriff's department and then moved over to our county Assessor's Office. In total I have been with our county offices for about 5 ye...
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Question I will have about 22k left over from my 1031 that I will either receive back and pay 15% taxes on. I owned the previous house for more than 1 year so that's why capital gains tax is that much in Ohio accordi...