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Like everyone right now, I am spending a lot of time at home thinking about the short, mid and long-term impacts of our "new normal". A question I keep thinking about is what will be the new trends that will emerge as...
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What percentage of my rehab budget should be set aside as a cushion. Right now the renovation budget is at 45k and we haven't opened any walls, looked at the roof or the furnace. We know we want to update the kitchen,...
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I need some opinions from the community....My tenant informed me today the front door was kicked in by her daughter's 19 year old boy friend when she would not allow him into the home. Upon arriving home from work, my...
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Hey everyone! My name is Alex Gaspar and I'm excited to be apart of the BiggerPockets community! I'm currently a University student who has recently began their Real Estate investing journey. I plan to invest in the G...
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Hi All!This is my first post. I just finished reading Brandon Turner's Rental Property Investing and about to start a Cardone book next. I am a highly motivated entrepreneur that has built my current company in the wi...
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Hello, my name is Ryan. I am 22. I live in Croydon, near Philadelphia. In April of this year I decided to start my own landscaping/hardscaping practice. I’m just starting out with learning about real estate, specific...
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Hello, I'm looking to reduce my offer after the home inspection. How do I go about getting estimates for repairs when I'm not the owner of the house? I want to offer estimates proof to justify my reduced offers. Such...
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I’m very curious to about how this works and I’m willing to put in the work towards real estate investing and I need some assistance on getting started!
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There is a lot of mentors and mentorship programs out there, trying to determine which one to sign up for, heard about Jake & Gino, Mel & Dave etc. any recommendations?
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Hey everyone,
As 2024 comes to a close, I wanted to share my experience managing a 3-flat in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago during my first year as a landlord. It’s been a wild ride—full of challenges, lesson...