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12 February 2025 | 3 replies
Quote from @Hazel Anderson: Hello, bigger pockets pros, We have a rental property in Columbus and we are looking for a contractor who can replace the existing basement window with a standard sized window.
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24 January 2025 | 1 reply
The industry continues to see consolidation, with private equity-backed firms actively acquiring, albeit at a slightly slower pace than the frenzy a few years back.
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12 February 2025 | 5 replies
Bernie Madoff made guarantees to his clients, so did Charles Ponzi - the "inventor" of the Ponzi Scheme.How will the guarantees be guaranteed?
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11 February 2025 | 2 replies
Hi All - This is a funny request but my fiancé and I recently did an exercise together where we wrote down 10 things we are grateful for, 5 goals of ours for the next two years, and 5 goals of ours for the next five years.
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7 February 2025 | 6 replies
In a perfect world the water is hard piped at least 15-20 feet from the structure once it comes out of the gutters.Where is the top of foundation in relation to elevation of drainage and elevation of the road?
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7 February 2025 | 8 replies
I did something this week that caused me to reflect a bit on where I started and how far I've come.
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11 February 2025 | 31 replies
The fund allows for money to come in and sometimes go out as needed.
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1 February 2025 | 9 replies
Yes, long-term rental clients sometimes don't want short-term rental next door to them, but you are the owner and landlord and set those expectations up front so it's on the table before they lease.
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10 February 2025 | 1 reply
The ones I've found have the best value were ultimately side-hustles for the founder, and they were making most of their money from their real estate.
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19 January 2025 | 46 replies
Any tips would be greatly appreciated!