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31 January 2025 | 11 replies
Since then, we have been dedicating our time to learning as much as possible—reading extensively, analyzing potential deals, and listening to BiggerPockets podcasts.After careful consideration, we decided to sell our current home and rent instead, allowing us greater flexibility as we begin our real estate investment journey.
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23 January 2025 | 165 replies
Not an expert here but my Brother is a heavy equipment operator in Northern CA and did a lot of the fire clean up when those fires happened and he mentioned contractor might need hazard waste removal license..
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28 January 2025 | 6 replies
Because you're new, it is a good idea to ask about the brokerage's agent training offerings and potential teams to join to get experience.
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22 January 2025 | 3 replies
I’m currently active on BiggerPockets to connect with like-minded investors, exchange ideas, explore potential opportunities, and provide opportunities through my network to collaborate with others.
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6 February 2025 | 9 replies
What methods would you suggest to screen potential tenants?
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6 February 2025 | 7 replies
Case Study: A Successful Joint Venture in Real Estate - An investor identifies a distressed property with high potential but lacks the funds to purchase and renovate it. - The investor partners with a private lender who provides the capital.
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5 February 2025 | 5 replies
Again we are reviewing our investments, potential developments, defensive positions.My outlook is the stock market needs to come down 50 to 60% this year.
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3 February 2025 | 7 replies
For text and voice blasts with potential Podio integration, Smarter Contact is a strong option.
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1 February 2025 | 22 replies
Any smallerunits just make them equivalents of a 10 x15. 3 5 x 10's= 1unitAlthoughI am counting them all as the same, the reason, I say count by sizeis for when you build.Nowlets calculate "Demand":Numberof units needed (Step 1) minus Number of units existing (Step 2) =Quantity to build.Town1:500- 400 = 100Town2:300- 100 = 200Town3:andso on.Thiswill help you pick which town you have the greatest potential forsuccess.
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5 February 2025 | 35 replies
I would characterize Columbus as some positive cash flow but amazing appreciation potential.