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4 February 2025 | 24 replies
Of course your specific return requirements will vary, so figure out what the numbers are for your market, analyze them to determine margins and decide if that is an appropriate return for the risk you are taking.
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4 February 2025 | 10 replies
You ALWAYS need to do your own due diligence and even MLS listed properties may look like a deal on the listing but when you analyze them deeply they are not. 4.
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16 January 2025 | 3 replies
Here are some practical steps and strategies to consider:## Single Family and Small Multifamily HomesWhen looking at single-family and small multifamily homes in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, make sure to analyze the local market trends, rental yields, and property appreciation rates.
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16 January 2025 | 9 replies
Focus on education, networking, and analyzing deals carefully to ensure your first investment sets a strong foundation for future growth.Good luck!
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10 January 2025 | 12 replies
@Zach Howardyou can usually post enough information in a thread without the address and people will usually happily help you analyze deals.
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7 January 2025 | 3 replies
My current goal is to analyze properties for potential deals on BP pro daily and start wrapping my head a general understanding of the process.
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11 January 2025 | 4 replies
Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.
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18 January 2025 | 10 replies
A great way to start is by learning how to analyze deals and exploring strategies like buy-and-hold or house hacking.
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15 January 2025 | 9 replies
Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.
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13 January 2025 | 5 replies
They specifically specialize in group vacations, so kind of similar, and no doubt have spent a ton of money analyzing and figuring out what works.