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10 May 2024 | 15 replies
Courses are great if you are looking for high-level "paper experience," but the best way to learn is to jump right in.
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10 May 2024 | 2 replies
I'm currently a buy and hold investor (utilizing various househacks), but I'm hoping to get into the STR space end of this year/early next year.In terms of your financing options, here are some things that come to mind (albeit may or may not apply to your situation):- Utilize second-home loan option (10% downpayment) if the property qualifies- Utilize a small local bank to see what loan options they may offer (perhaps some may have experience lending on STR?
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8 May 2024 | 3 replies
Walmart is selling these TASCO cameras for $28 in Sports and outdoors.Here is a photo taken two years ago of a break in that triggered a connection with the owner of the property and due process notification of their unpaid tax liens.Break In
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12 May 2024 | 12 replies
Doing this from out of state and planning to hit the STR market starting June. what you quoted in Step 3 is surely ever newbie and mid level experience investor feels like.
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8 May 2024 | 3 replies
Please let me know if you have any advice on reaching out to hosts of comparable units.Attached photo is the kitchen of this unit.Thanks!
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10 May 2024 | 4 replies
A quick google search gave me a few options but I figured someone in the BP community may have the insight or experience in this lane.
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10 May 2024 | 1 reply
I’m currently doing my homework and preparing to make an offer on my first property, a commercial/residential building and I’m looking forward to utilizing the resources on BP and especially the experiences of all the other investors.
10 May 2024 | 4 replies
I am an attentive listener and would love to connect with fellow beginners or anyone interested in discussing their experiences.
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10 May 2024 | 7 replies
For your second question, do you have experience subdividing acreage?
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10 May 2024 | 7 replies
I look forward to connecting with all of you, sharing experiences, and hopefully, one day soon, sharing my first successful real estate investment story.Jhonny S,