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9 February 2025 | 3 replies
Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.
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17 January 2025 | 3 replies
While BiggerPockets has very strict rules about (disguised) advertising in the forums, there's a whole classifieds section for that.Hope this helps!
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29 January 2025 | 12 replies
The goal of a HELOC is a quick line of credit to either refinance or sell and pay back the HELOC as soon as possible.PS - I would recommend taking a look into the Columbus Ohio market, there's tons of 1% rule deals still within the 120-180k price point with amazing appreciation potential.
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6 February 2025 | 10 replies
If not, they may consider building the ADU and down-sizing into it and renting out the main house.
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7 February 2025 | 10 replies
Purchase price: $1,500,000 Cash invested: $35,000 4-Unit building in Wicker Park, Chicago. 3-unit front building with a duplex up and a back brick coach house.
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10 February 2025 | 6 replies
Here in the USA you have to be licensed to build a structure that will house someone else.
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3 February 2025 | 0 replies
This, in turn, allows for higher rental rates or quicker sales, directly impacting the ROI.I could remember when an investor purchased an old, three-story commercial building at a bustling downtown area.
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30 January 2025 | 6 replies
Though many investors bend the rules and possibly don't get caught, you have the financial situation to do it correctly.
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31 January 2025 | 10 replies
I’m drawn to real estate not just for financial freedom but to build a legacy for my family while contributing positively to communities.
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
The rule of thumb is, if you can't handle the potential call from the lender, don't do the deal.