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As we step into 2025, real estate investors are keeping a close eye on emerging markets with strong returns. Two standout locations in North Carolina—Gastonia (28052) and Kannapolis (28081)—continue to offer solid inv...
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I live in Idaho, and I’m trying to figure out how to get into the investing world. I am currently renting a house that if I bought needs a lot of repairs, should I house Hack it, fix it up, and rent it out? There’s al...
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Hello BiggerPockets community,
I'm looking into analyzing my first investment property and stumbling upon a situation with this bathtub. I want to either replace it or convert it to somehow have a shower and it can s...
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I know laws vary, but in general terms is it likely possible for me to offer different rent options to tenants for an apartment complex?
For instance:
Option 1: $100 deposit and $495/mo
Option 2: No deposit and $5...
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http://www.businessweek.com/videos/2013-02-06/shiller-sees-no-major-rally-in-u-dot-s-dot-housing-market
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Hello,
I just introduced myself in the new member area so this is my first official post!
My first “investment” in real estate is underway and it is quite unique. My father owns an apartment complex and he gav...
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HelloI have a situation where my tenant is not paying rent after lease expired and saying that he will evacuate the house in next few days but there are no sign of him leaving.What is the best strategy for me at this ...
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Hello everyone, I'm new to bigger pockets and this is my first post. I have a good relationship with a local credit union and a few weeks ago (prior to rates going way up) I started the process for a cash-out refi on...
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Have some of you read this book? Is there new unique methods that we should know that aren’t discussed on Bigger Pockets? I’d appreciate comments or brief review. I’d love to think there WAS a (Profitable) lazy way...
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My parents got a home in mountains
They want to turn it into a air bnb, but they got a really good deal on the house, and with the coming recession they could make a lot of profit by selling the home.So they aren’t ...