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Hello Everyone, This has been a great resource for me as an amateur real estate investor. I'll jump right into my dilemma. I purchased a fixer upper in Dayton, OH (4bd 2ba) in April of 2017. I chose the same contracto...
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I'm getting into more of a niche for abandoned properties and distressed properties. I just found an abandoned property that caught on fire a year ago and has been abandoned ever since according to the neighbor. I'm n...
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Ok, I know, I'm absolutely remiss for waiting 5 years to physically check on my rental property. Problem is, I live ~1200 miles away. Tenant took the house 8 months after it was built, so everything was brand-new. A...
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I am commited to buying a Short Term Rental, I have done my research and am ready! The only question/concern I have comes down to the market. I want to purchase a cabin in The Smoky Mountains, TN. The only concern I h...
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I'm hoping a tax expert can answer this question I have. In my current job, I make close to the fica cap which my employer pays both employer and my portion as the employee. I only contribute the matching 5% to my 401...
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Hello all,
I am a long-time forum lurker who recently has had the ability to more realistically consider starting my real estate investing journey. I have read multiple real estate investing books (currently have Mul...
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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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My business is buying vacant land, cheap through tax lien foreclosure and then selling it. I own 125-vacant lots. Business is BAD, I haven't made a profit in years. I was holding some of the lots for investment but th...
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I own a 2 family house in the city (Boston) and currently have a vacant 3 bedroom 1 bath unit which I have been renting fully furnished for 4300/month. I can rent it non-furnished for around 2900. My house is almost 1...
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Hello everyone, I am fairly new to the Real estate investing world, I have not gotten my first investment property yet although I have some knowledge on how to do it but I am stuck. Can anyone help me with some rules ...