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I am interested in purchasing a rental property in the Houston, TX area. I previously lived in Katy, TX from 2018 to 2020 and observed significant growth in the suburbs. Currently, I reside in Washington State, but I ...
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Hey, BiggerPockets, I'm Faiyaz Hashmi from Chicago. I'm excited to be part of the community. I've been listening to BiggerPockets for about six months and recently got the Pro membership. I want to become a multi-fami...
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I have some investment experience and have accumulated some idle funds. I plan to invest in a property in Florida worth no more than $1.5 million. It needs to be in a convenient location with rising value.
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I’ve been hearing some chatter about large hotel chains lobbying significant funds to push for regulations or outright bans on short-term rentals like Airbnb. As someone actively investing in STRs and looking to scale...
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I have been thinking through housing, affordability, and the effect on what until the last few years have been dead markets. Any home with a decent commute to a decent market is not affordable.
Over the last few yea...
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I recently bought a duplex with some fairly expensive deferred maintenance issues. None of the issues are of an immediate nature and I purchased knowing these projects needed to be done within 5 years. I'd like t...
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Hello all - could really use some input on what you best recommend for this semi complicated decision that has been consuming my thoughts for 2 weeks now. My rental was built in 1987 and has the original aluminum wind...
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I was curious if anyone out there has had experience with both the construction and/or economics of building new pole barn homes in rural areas that are within commuting distance of a sizable metro area.
I ha...
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I'm in Houston and work as an attorney with only energy clients and my business has been severely impacted. I've also seen the real estate market locally cool over the past 6 months and the trend is down.How are thin...
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On the houses we are building in both San Clemente, and in Capistrano Beach, in looking at cooktops I'm torn between Induction cooktop and Gas. What would YOU choose? Also, for those of you that are men, PLEASE ask yo...