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Hi all,I'm a new real estate investor looking for perspective from folks with more experience in renting to Sec 8 tenants. I did a lot of reading in 2016 and decided to take the plunge in late 2017. I started in affor...
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Firstly, I want to share that my family recently inherited a house in San Francisco that we are renovating of which my father is leading the project. This event acted as the impetus of my new-found enthusiasm for real...
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With lots of people preaching gold (and silver), I can't help but wonder that gold maybe as well be the next bubble.
Any thoughts?
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I've been investing in real estate from afar (accredited investor) for years, but I now want to get into owning properties myself. I'm <5 years from retiring, so in this time period, I'd like to build a portfolio ...
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I'm curious what @Amit M. , Account Closed , and some other San Francisco folks think about this listing. Is it possible to make a million dollars on this building? (Wildly speculative of course, but not the craziest ...
What a nightmare trying to find a contractor to do a small shower. All contractors want $10,000 and I’m like what the heck. I screened and screened and searched up and down and right and left till I found a unlicensed...
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Hey BP! I was feeling a little low on motivation this morning so I decided to write a recap of my first "official" week as a wholesaler. I'd love some feedback on what I've done to date and how I can improve my cha...
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As most of you know, it is very competitive market in San Francisco now and most properties get multiple offers and drive the price up. My property is in a great location and shows well so I don't think I...
After some inspiration and listening to the BiggerPockets Podcasts, I feel inspired to take the leap forward. I've come to a realization that I do not want to work a 9-5 job, making others rich and not having my own l...