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Financial freedom. Like many of the biggerpockets members, this is the concept that first attracted me to real estate investing. I started off by searching for the top real estate investment books a newbie investor sh...
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Hey there folks!
I'm under contractor on a lot to build from scratch a design forward 1BR house for STR use. All-in cost will be $375k. This strategy is all about beating the competition with eye catching architectu...
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Hello, I am a new buy and hold investor and new to the Kansas City market. Is it better to buy on the MO or KS side? Recommendations for realtors?
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Hello BP,When is a Home Equity Loan better than a HELOC?My understanding that a Home Equity Loan is simple and straight forward. I’m not familiar with typical LTV’s or processing fees attached.A HELOC sounds like a be...
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Hello Everyone!
I'm trying to convince my finance/MBA friend why REI is a better business decision than investing in the stock market and I'm not sure he's convinced. What is the best article on BP you've re...
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Blueprint, strategy, map, sketch, plan, or whatever.
Hey, it sucks being lost. What's even worse is having a ton of options, directions, opinions (this one too) that someone can meander and stumble through. I'm new....
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I'm curious to get people's opinions on whether it's better to build a house in today's market vs buy. We have been looking to add to our portfolio for several months, but have been unable to locate any deals that cas...
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Hi all,Curious peoples thoughts. I have a 3/1 near USC Keck medical center. Ive had some trouble getting medium term tenants of late, and was wondering what people who cater to travel nurses specifically, think about ...
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Honest question, why lockup your money in real estate when over the past decade crypto (bitcoin) has better returns and you can now earn passive income and are much more liquid than buying a home? I am moving more an...
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Which is the better strategy for long-term investing, Brrrr or turnkey?