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Hey Everyone -
I just removed a thread by this very name a minute ago, as it got really nasty. I had seen the thread and assumed there may have been some problems, but when I took a look, I was definitely unhappy.
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I've seen quite a few lists of expenses when people discuss analyzing a rental property e.g. vacancy, repairs, maintenance. Those seem to usually entail your basic upkeep for a property i.e. clogged toilets, landscapi...
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I’m curious - Where do you think the Chicago market is headed? Are priced coming down? Staying stable? More listings coming soon?
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I am working to become a real estate investor with a focus on buying and holding rental properties. I'm positioning myself to purchase my first rental property and educating myself in as many relevant areas as possibl...
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I have a rather large tenant in one of my units, he is around 500lbs and on housing assistance. Shortly after he moved in he managed to put a foot through the fiberglass bath tub, which we replaced with a cast iron t...
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So I recently purchased a duplex in Wisconsin. The seller did not disclose that one of the tenants had owed money for several months and had a signed 'Eviction Stipulation' that basically said if they didn't pay the ...
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Hello BP!I am about to close on my second MFR. I have some questions as I am pulling a LOC on the properties etc.I have already located a local bank willing to take a second on my current properties. Hopefully will ...
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So. I am finishing up my first BRRRR deal. The numbers on the refi seem to be working out, almost to the dollar, for what I owe in student loans. I pay $817/mo for my student loans. My question is should I pay off ...
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Hello my fellow biggerpocket members,I live in a rather expensive area, Portland, OR in particular, where 1% rule or even a positive cash flow are not possible. I wonder what strategies people in these areas use? Espe...
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So I've decided to become a RE agent. I should have my license before the beginning of December. Now I plan to bust my butt and hit the ground running, but I had a couple of questions on RE certifications:
1. When do...