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As you can see by my thread subject, I am brand new to this. I live in a relatively small town about an hour north of Washington DC. I live a somewhat boring life and have held the same job for the last 17 years. I am...
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"Supporters of a state ballot initiative to expand rent control options for cities across California announced Monday they had gathered enough signatures to qualify the measure for the November 2018 ballot.If passed, ...
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Hello all, I have been a BP for 3 months actively listening to podcast (started from podcast 1) to posting a few questions, but this is my first time introducing myself. My name is Sharika and my husband Jason (who ju...
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looking for some advice on things to watch out for, or to avoid as a first time long distance real estate investor. Any/all advice, both specified for baltimore, md. or just in general, is welcome.Thank you!Mike
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Hello BiggerPockets people! I am so excited to have found this community. My husband and I work and live on a charter catamaran as a Captain and Chef team. We are based in the Virgin Islands for nine months out of the...
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What's the best way to handle lease renewals?
I've been doing this landlord thing for 12 years now, but I'm just not happy with the way lease renewal time plays out.
FYI, My NC rental agreements are all month-to-mon...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $76,500
Cash invested: $47,500
Sale price: $185,000
This one was in my self directed IRA. It was a complete gut...
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Here are the facts:
1. Current occupants are in default relative to terms of Contract for Deed (haven't made any payments since Feb 2013).
2. 14 day and 60 default notices have been given correctly to th...
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Hello everyone. I am getting back into RE investing and took the first big steps at the end of 2016. I’m curious about my tax strategy for the 2016 tax return in progress and also interested in a referral to a very ...
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Hi all,
I sure would appreciate any advice and insight concerning my situation. I'm new to the world of real estate investment and learning as much as I can before I purchase. I currently live in Phoenix Arizona and ...