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20 August 2015 | 8 replies
It is good to know that there is a thriving landlords community.
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5 December 2015 | 9 replies
Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get started. http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessREI can be very daunting, but, before you go searching for that 1st buy, please take a few minutes to bone up on the tips in link below.http://www.realestate.com/advice/buying-your-first-investment-property/ However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.
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20 January 2021 | 13 replies
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14 December 2015 | 8 replies
utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=books (books recommended by BPers)Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Continue to feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational, thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.
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19 December 2015 | 14 replies
utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=books (books recommended by BPers)Before making your 1st REI purchase please visit the link below for some useful tipshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/12/19/real-estate-investing-success-smart-tips/Simply, bone up on the areas that you need to expand knowledge in such as, Forums, Marketplace, Learn, Network, Analyze and Resources.Feast on the Podcasts, #askbp Podcasts, blogs and webinars Lastly, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.
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25 April 2022 | 39 replies
As the economy takes another downturn in 1-2 years, dollar stores will thrive again.
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29 April 2020 | 25 replies
The assets that will thrive are the ones that have the ability to compete in a submarket at the highest end of the value proposition (meaning best unit for the price).
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31 March 2014 | 17 replies
Joe it sounds like you really have a thriving business as well as an inspirational story.
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3 December 2015 | 47 replies
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