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8 January 2025 | 9 replies
Quote from @Paloma Wodehouse: Hello Community!
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31 January 2025 | 170 replies
I met him at an event in Oakland and was not impressed personally all he would say is he does big deals for big money.. and I know how hard it is to do business with those in his community it really surprises me how people followed and invested as much as they did.
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3 January 2025 | 2 replies
Community engagement: Homeowners have a greater financial stake in their neighborhoods and are more likely to invest in their local communities.
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6 January 2025 | 1 reply
Hey @Nsimba Gansa, great to see you join the BiggerPockets community!
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4 January 2025 | 12 replies
Welcome to the community!
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11 January 2025 | 9 replies
Welcome to the BP community!
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6 January 2025 | 1 reply
Hey @Mary Anne Echu, welcome to the BiggerPockets community!
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12 January 2025 | 20 replies
@Tayvion Payton to get a better understanding of the loan products, it's best to have a conversation with a commercial loan officer at a local community bank or credit union.On commercial, the number one rule is a deal meeting their DSCR loan covenant, which is typically 1.2 to 1.25.
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8 January 2025 | 6 replies
Hi Jorge, glad to have you as part of this community!
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9 January 2025 | 0 replies
Property TypeUnderstand the different types of multifamily properties:High-Rise: 9+ floors with an elevator, often urban.Mid-Rise: Smaller than high-rise, usually with elevators.Garden-Style: Low-rise apartments in suburban or rural settings.Walk-Up: 4–6 stories without elevators.Manufactured Housing Communities: Mobile home parks where land is leased to homeowners.Special-Purpose Housing:Student Housing: Designed for college students.Senior Housing: Dedicated to older adults.Subsidized Housing: Affordable housing supported by rent and income restrictions.3.