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31 January 2025 | 2 replies
House hacking in Chicago can be a game-changer—letting you live for free (or close to it) while building wealth through real estate.
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27 January 2025 | 2 replies
I sold an apartment building and as I lived in the building was always there when my realtor showed it to prospective buyers.
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6 February 2025 | 34 replies
My brother lives in La Jolla and I know hundreds of investors in coastal Southern Cal.
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6 February 2025 | 18 replies
We live right over the apartment.
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4 February 2025 | 1 reply
It would be a live in rental.I would have one bedroom to myself with access to the common areas.
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7 February 2025 | 4 replies
But today, my husband and I live comfortably, and we’ve traveled to 20 countries over the past few years.I’ve been listening to BiggerPockets since 2013 and was even featured on the Rookie podcast.
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6 February 2025 | 1 reply
Hi @Robert B Azimi,A home that has been registered through The Mills Act, can be rented out the same as any other property, and it can even increase rental revenue as there are people who really like the thought of living in a historic house.
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1 February 2025 | 2 replies
This 16-acre mixed-use community bridges Downtown Gastonia and the historic Loray Mill District, creating a vibrant live/work/play corridor.⚾ Franklin Yards-Gastonia- A $26M, 5,000-seat multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue, with future plans for residential, retail, and office spaces.🍽 Food Hall-Gastonia-Gaston County’s first food hall is in the works!
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24 January 2025 | 3 replies
I renovated the home while 3 of my friends lived with me and paid my mortgage.
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24 January 2025 | 8 replies
I live about 20-25 minutes away in Bloomfield Township (Lake Geneva mailing address) and have a rental in Delavan.