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5 January 2025 | 17 replies
Look for distressed properties through online platforms or local agents.
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31 December 2024 | 7 replies
Welcome to BP - this is a great platform to initiate your real estate journey.Dive into comprehensive guides, connect with experienced professionals, and explore a wealth of opportunities that can help you achieve your real estate goals.
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5 January 2025 | 17 replies
I think broader consumer taste is killing malls, which includes online shopping, but also even where people are choosing to live and how they are spending their time/money, more broadly.I worked for a company that bought a failing mall back in 2012 (online shopping was "killing retail" then too), redeveloped most of it into more open air power center and sold.
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2 January 2025 | 7 replies
People seem more angry with Airbnb and VRBO but ultimately, guests still see more value in them than hotels so the question will be if new entrants (or existing platforms like BDC) will continue to invest in the STR space (e.g.
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1 January 2025 | 3 replies
There are many reasons that adding a single ADU in southern CA is a less than ideal RE investment (i will post a list at the end) but the negative initial equity is a primary reason as the initial negative equity position consumes the initial cash flow and can take many years to recover.As for converting your home to a rental….
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31 December 2024 | 3 replies
I've done my projects solo so far and it has worked out for me, however, it is time consuming and not in the position to invest all into one deal.
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29 December 2024 | 2 replies
You want a platform that seamlessly integrates with your CRM and customizable for your business.
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30 December 2024 | 3 replies
This is a great platform to network and to continue to learn.Best of luck on your real estate journey.
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30 December 2024 | 7 replies
This platform offers excellent networking opportunities.
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21 December 2024 | 8 replies
To pull this off, you may want to use social media platforms to find your next great deal.But how do you utilize these platforms to find real estate sellers who are motivated to work with you?