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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...
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So here I am, just a lowly metalsmith, hammering away at the anvil and feverishly listening to the Bigger Pockets Podcast (as metalsmiths do). I was introduced to BP only a couple months ago and figured I'd get famili...
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Hi All, I was initially looking to invest in Phoenix and Tucson, but Casa Grande recently caught my eyes as an emerging market as I saw home prices have increased quite dramatically in the last 12 months. Anybody here...
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Hi everyone,First time investor here. I'm from Virginia and am currently in the middle of closing on a good cash flowing deal in St. Louis, MO.The only issue is that I am needing more cash up front than originally pla...
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Hello, I'm trying to buy my first home to live in and the market is pretty hot right now in Newark. I was interested in a particular property, but I don't think its worth the cost of what they are selling it for aft...
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Not sure if this has been posted yet, but I think it is worth sharing. I heard on the Rental Income Podcast w/ Dan Lane, bonus episode from this Saturday "The Ugly Truth About Mortgage Forbearance", the long term eff...
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Hello all, Just curious as in the first couple of steps to start focusing on when it comes to developing a business plan for vacation rentals? I know that the RE attorney is a must but other than a attorney what are s...
Hi everyone,I am considering buying a new construction short term rental zoned 9 bedroom property in Kissimmee, FL. On paper the numbers I’m being shown look good despite Covid (management company is great!) What are ...