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Hey BP members, I'm in sort of a predicament that could use some outside input. I'm closing on my first duplex for me to house hack in two weeks and can't decide if it'l be worth it for me to build a detached garage o...
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I'm new to REI, and have gotten into contract on my first property.
I have ran numbers, and numbers and numbers again, and feel that the deal is solid. I've networked with many processionals (bankers, realtors, inves...
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My husband and I bought our first property in July. We researched, read books, went to meetups for about 8 months before we made our move. Bought a half occupied 4 plex in cinci. It had been a money pit from the get g...
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Work isn't a four letter word often associated with short term rental properties or vacation rental homes but probably should be.
I reckon in the past four years, I've covered as complete spectrum of vacation rental...
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We lived in a really nice house for about 7 months and our landlord sold it. We were aware that this could happen, but the problem is that we had a tear in the carpet that we knew would need to be replaced. We were mo...
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Hi BiggerPockets community. I came across this site searching the internet for information on Real Estate Investing. This really fits the way I learn and the way I like to work with others.I’ve read the “UBG” and ...
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A recent article from Realtor.com lists the cities where Americans are moving. I thought it was worth sharing. Are you investing in these areas? As a new investor, I would love to hear why you chose a specific area? B...
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Hey guys.I just got my first house under contract (!!!) and I'm equal parts excited and terrified. As a result, I'm turning to the Bigger Pockets community in the hopes that I can get some outside opinions on what the...
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Many of us choose a market and focus on a relatively small area like a laser. What are the significant attributes that you have considered which makes your market a winner going forward.
How do these attributes play...
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