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Hi BiggerPockets,
I am new here. I randomly have read a few forums. I briefly read BiggerPocket "Free Beginner Guide". I also listen to a few PodCasts, while on the road. They are fun and awesome.
I jus...
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Hello BP!Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Christopher Malone, and I am a new investor in Chicago, IL. I have been a member of BP for a few months now, and from the time I made my first post, I have learned a...
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Hi everyone,Anyone have experience with buying a duplex as your primary residence but not actually living there and renting it out? Contrary to living in one side and renting out the other? Legality of it, tax implica...
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I spend a decent amount of time lurking here but rarely post. That said, I thought I'd share my recent Mobile Home investment story. I was looking to buy some mobile homes last summer for cash and then flip it as an o...
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I'm going to use this thread to hold myself accountable, and hopefully help anyone else who may learn from my experiences!After launching my own website in 2012, Go To Thread Here...Dabbling in direct mail with @Jerry...
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Any one use Buildium before? Any issues, thoughts?
I am currently using the free trial. The tech support was great and they walked me through everything. I have used Quickbooks and Yardi before. This program...
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I'm curious what methods other landlords use to collect rent each month.I like collecting rent in person each month because I get to see my tenants and make sure the property is in good order. But as I grow with more...
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New member who lives in Palo Alto, CA. Realtor and property manager in the silicon valley, mostly property management. We manage around 600 doors from South San Jose to San Mateo. We have a satellite office in Denver ...
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My partner and I are just about ready to get into Airbnb through rental arbitrage. Does anyone have a script they use when talking to land lords? Or can give pointers/ideas on what to say?My main selling points I hav...
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My lawyer advised me against buying a property that is being wholesaled. She said if the person doesn’t own the property don’t buy it. What are people’s thoughts?