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14 July 2015 | 10 replies
Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/ubghttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets25 Tips for Real Estate Success 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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9 March 2022 | 118 replies
Let the market thrive, and then through competition, the fees will just be appropriately priced.”
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7 July 2020 | 5 replies
For the most part, Texas has tons of cities you should check out that are still, and hopefully, will continue to thrive.
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15 October 2013 | 9 replies
You have exactly described the reverse mortgage, or "home equity conversion mortage", which is a thriving industry in the U.S.
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31 October 2016 | 5 replies
So if rent is 50,000 a year you want annual sales of at least 500,000.If there rent ratio is 12,15,17 percent they are barely surviving instead of thriving as a business if it's food.
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31 December 2015 | 2 replies
utm_source=search&utm_medium=internal&utm_campaign=booksSimply, 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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19 October 2015 | 6 replies
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12 November 2015 | 6 replies
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9 May 2016 | 5 replies
Hello Bigger Pockets family,I just wanted to share with any bigger pocket members in the area that there will be a public hearing on May 21st at at the Deaton Auditorium in Downtown LA at 10AM regarding vacation rentals.I have been looking into vacation rentals as a potential venture in the LA area since the numbers look very appealing and I know a few friends who thrive on that industry in LA already.
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22 December 2012 | 3 replies
Bryan Hancock Catherine Austin Fitts is not focused only on REI but her information has helped our groups survive and thrive through the collapse.http://solari.com/about-us/resume/.