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Hi BiggerPockets forum members!I've been perusing the forums and listening to podcasts for some time now, but finally am taking the next step to get more serious about real estate investing and making my first post on...
Hello Everyone, I am new in the real estate investing business, and I was wondering if it would be worth taking a course and hiring a coach. I want to gain as much knowledge before investing in real estate properties...
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Definitely NOT trying to spark any political talk. Just wondering folks’ opinions on what could happen to the market if the president did get impeached. I live in SoCal and am actively looking for a multi-family inve...
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Hello all,I once again call upon the collective input of the BP community for my latest project.I plan on completely renovating the downstairs unit in a duplex we own. In my opinion the floor plan is terrible and the...
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I recently had a conversation with another investor in San Antonio that told me that direct mail wasn't a good approach. He mentioned that after I had told him that I was planning on doing my first mailings in Oct. ...
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On my recent property statement, I've noticed a charge I think looks ridiculous. I'm wondering how experienced property owners who work with PM's would handle this matter.
I acquired and rehabbed my first property i...
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Should I self-manage my rental properties?I am a licensed real estate broker here in Toledo, OH who specializes in property management, what do you expect me to say, right?Actually I turn away more owners for manageme...
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Hello everyone and Happy New Year!I’ve spent the last 6-9 months immersing myself in the BP community, listening to podcasts and reading recommended books. I’ve even attending the One Thing Goal-setting retreat, and w...
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Now its a year later & I have DEppreciation on 2 of them & negative cash flow on ALL of them although all 3 are rented!
I made the typical newbie mistakes of thinking prices would continue to rise & not ...
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Hey All,
So I am about to put an offer on a REO property. It is in good condition from the looks of it. Problem is and I'm not sure how to go about it is that the building has an "open permit" and no certificate of...