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With rising property values and high demand across the state, do you think Texas is still an affordable option for first-time homebuyers? What trends or areas are you seeing emerge as the new buyer hotspots?
Hi Everyone,Due to the extent of the flooding disaster in Houston, there are going to be a lot of flooded homes. What is going to happen to them? There are going to be many distressed sellers. Many homeowners will wan...
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Hey BiggerPockets Community!
I’m excited to share a bit about my experience purchasing and operating a laundromat. I’ve seen a few questions about laundromats as an asset class, and would love to share what I’ve lear...
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Hi Folks,
I've been an avid listener of the podcast and looking to getting into investment properties this year. As someone who is new to investment, I had a couple of questions to the community:- Which location do I...
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I met with a small local bank this week working to refi some SFH rentals that are paid for in cash. This banker told me that some report he gets just came out and said that SFH rental properties are one of the worst ...
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Hello all--new to the real estate thing. My landlord is selling my duplex, which I currently rent one unit in. It's walking distance to a major university, walking distance to downtown, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's etc. ...
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Hello BP community,
I'm new to investing and also new to BP. My interest in STRs was sparked by reading several posts here and the book "Short Term Rental, Long Term Wealth." I've also listened to a few episodes of t...
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Stock markets down 10% in the two days following the election. Just a continuation of the previous correction, or a market reaction to an Obama administration?
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From the CFPB clarity on the new servicing rules.
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Hi everyone, I'm looking for some advice on the most effective ways to market a service to listing agents.I'm starting up a business providing narrated virtual tours, with the goal of making them easy (since agents ar...