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New to BP but not investing (have R.E. license) in 1980. Positioned for my 1st deal but not sure of the area. 1st choice is to stay in the Bay Area where I live/know. May have to go out of state to AZ where family ...
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Are there better tools than searching "growing cities" or "growing cities in [x] area"?What are the best tools to perform research in areas I am considering investing in?
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Hi all, I am an Aussie and been living in the US for about 2.5 years. I have owned realestate previously in Australia however am a new investor here in the USA. I have been doing extensive research over the past month...
Hey guys i am just starting out and doing some research. I am looking to get into the buy and hold sector or real estate investing. I am looking to invest in Chicago and/or the Chicago Northwest suburbs. My questio...
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So I just started researching real estate investing a week or so ago. Been reading a lot here, watching a lot of BP videos on youtube, spoke to several friends that are into real estate. One guy I know that is in...
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So I just started researching real estate investing a week or so
ago. Been reading a lot here, watching a lot of BP videos on youtube,
spoke to several friends that are into real estate. One guy I know that
is ...
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On the surface the deal sounds ok. I like the theory lower risk, downside is less $. I have invested in multi family for the past couple of decades, so NNN investing is new to me. In my years of investing and managing...
I would like to know if anyone has suggestions on some of the best ways you can research and area you're looking to invest in. Not Comps or CMA, but other techniques to know you're in a great area. Thanks!
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I am a first time real estate investor who is looking to flip distressed houses in his local market, but I do not know if I should approach family friends, and other possible capital suppliers without a clear business...
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Hi All,11/07 was the first time we were at auction physically, though we had bid on few properties in the past online . Was wondering what is the best way to get the list of all properties that are going to be auction...