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I've been a longtime lurker, but this is my first venture and post, really need help/advice.I've been under contract to purchase a 2 flat in the Jeff/Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, it was a not approved short s...
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Hello everyone
I am here to share my personal situation and ask for some advice from more experienced people.
I have graduated from high school in 2020 and didn't go to college. In a year I have tried different thin...
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I started a hard money lending business with a couple of partners in the Nebraska and Iowa marketplace using our own capital. Demand has been solid, and it has become apparent that we are going to have all of our mone...
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Relaxing on my couch on Wednesday evening and my property manager calls. This is unusual and she has some bad news. In our newly acquired 4-unit building, one of the tenants smelled gas and called the gas company. ...
Hello Everyone,I am a newbie investor looking to invest in buy & hold in Central Jersey in the 200k-350k range with a minimum of $200 monthly return and an 8% coc.I have this mapped out but I cannot seem to unders...
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Hello everyone, brand new to Biggerpockets and very excited to learn everything I can. I have a question for those of you deep in the weeds on this. I am working a full time job while beginning my investing career and...
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Different forms of this question are posted frequently and the answer to the title question is the same as the answer to many real estate questions—it depends. To answer this question we must have a common unders...
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I need quick advice I am a first time buyer and made an offer on a four unit a little nervous and about the steps it will take the learning process is intimidating
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Hi bigger pockets, Im a new investor. Just closed on my first property in a college area and hoping to have it rented out soon. Very excited to start this journey, now I want to explore another idea that Ive always ha...
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Hi all,Wanted to share my new (and second) project I've been working on since October 1st. As a background, I'm a general handyman and my father in law is a retired contractor. I previously renovated my duplex (which...