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15 January 2025 | 12 replies
You can get houses at huge discounts and it is a great time to buy for appreciation.
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16 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hi BiggerPockets community,excited to connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about real estate investing. A little about me: i’m new to the real estate world and eager to learn everything I can to bui...
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19 January 2025 | 15 replies
Unfortunately, I'm in the same boat with properties in Lafourche, Terrebonne, & St.
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10 January 2025 | 12 replies
A lot of people spend their time doing this, but it's not a good use of time because it can not teach you anything relevant without seeing each one in person.
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8 January 2025 | 11 replies
Definitely invest some time and money in a decent photoshoot.
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8 January 2025 | 11 replies
Hi Drew - I understand that Detroit is hyperlocal and can differ st by st.
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4 January 2025 | 4 replies
But I want to now purchase a house with the first time housing program, would I be able to?
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6 January 2025 | 5 replies
I weigh more on making 3x rent and having great rental history of on time payments with no evictions, no lease violations or violent criminal history.
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6 January 2025 | 13 replies
If there's enough duplexes that it's likely you find one you like in a reasonable amount of time (less than a year), then start looking at them in your preferred area.
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29 January 2025 | 23 replies
I do agree that operating costs (insurance rates) will not go down and may even increase over time.