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Hi everyone,I have been on the forums for awhile doing research and I feel that it is time to get my first investment property.I am targeting a duplex in the East Bay and my agent/loan officer has come up with some cr...
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I was looking at homes in Akron & Clevand, they are affordable but since I'm out of state I'm not sure about pulling the trigger on investing. Any advice regarding the pros and cons of these two cities? And would ...
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Hello BP community members,
I'm a long-time BP lurker having browsed the discussion forums numerous times in the past but finally decided to sign up and join the community as a small step towards RE investment action...
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(I just posted this as my first blog, but it's my first success story also)StrategyRent by the Room (RBTR) allows me to maximize the rental income from a home, while still having long-term tenants on leases. Instead o...
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I don’t expect to change anyone’s mind about Crypto, specifically Bitcoin, nor do I expect this post to be popular or liked by 95% of BP users
I really like the money podcast and I’m listening back and am starting to...
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Thought this was a good read from CRAIN'S A Glenview lawyer sued Zillow, alleging that the real estate site's relatively modest estimate of her home's value has created a "roadblock" to selling at what she thinks it's...
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HELLO,Do I tell the seller I am the investor and have other partners I work with (because it's just me)? If I say i have partners to help negotiate price but the seller might be wondering whats taking so long to close...
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Just received an accepted offer 10 minutes ago on an 8 unit property. They were refusing to allow an inspection so I ended up waving it after talking to an experienced real estate investor based on his suggestion. Fou...