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Hi BP,Has anyone in BP ever used private or hard money lending on their first deal to secure a property (let's say that the owners are looking to close quick and will take cash buyers only). Let's say that I use hard ...
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How do you envision the integration of AI and emerging technologies transforming the real estate industry in the next 5 years, and what opportunities do these changes present for realtors and investors?
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I have one duplex and am hoping to add a second multifamily with in the next 6 months and I have a question that I have not found an answer for. Where this will be my third property (house + duplex) I will be putting ...
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Hello All!I am planning to get into the TN real estate market as my first investment and am looking for some information.In particular: Areas to steer clear of, property management fees, typical cosmetic rehab costs, ...
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Hi everyone!I’m Jerry, and I come from the commercial space. I’m looking to build connections with realtors here in the DFW area, as I’m eager to explore opportunities and share knowledge with professionals in the rea...
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I am looking at a MFH in Cincinnati that is currently landlord paid utilities. I have heard of transitioning properties from landlord to tenant paid utilities but haven’t gotten into the nitty gritty of what that...
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BP Community,I read a few articles about Youngstown, OH being one of the better bets for real estate investing in 2022. I did a bit of research and see that neighboring Boardman has good schools. What are your thought...
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The Problem: After years of mailing, this saturated market is raising the cost per closed deal. My response rate can sometimes be lower than 1%.The Solution: I skip traced this mailing list, threw it in Mojo's triple...
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Hi Everyone,I just wanted to start an important discussion on how to increase the value of a multifamily property. It's all about raising the NOI, and I would like to get some ideas on how to create value.Any idea wo...
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Hello everyone,
I am new to the BiggerPockets community. It might be early in the game, but I already feel like discovering BiggerPockets is one of the best things that has ever happened in my life. I couldn't think...