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I currently own 3 STR properties and am currently applying for a HELOC against one that I own outright. In addition I have heard a couple podcast on BP referencing self directed IRA’s. As I look to grow and purchase m...
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I'm talking in terms of philanthropy, tithing, charity..etc. How and to where do you give? I've always believed it's important to have an open hand to others and to bless unto people as you are able. For those of you ...
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Hello BiggerPockets community! At the end of this post, you will find a heat map of Chicago Cap Rates by neighborhood. Map areas with a darker shade of blue have higher cap rates.
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Hi everyone my name is Traci and I am new to real estate investing. A fellow investor referred me to this site and I'm grateful! This site is loaded with so much information.
I'm looking to build great relationships...
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Hello Bigger Pockets! I am a 16-year-old, that's really interested and passionate bout real estate investing. I'm just about to finish BRRRR, the book, and have been following bigger pockets for about a year now. Furt...
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Hello BP! Former residential construction worker turned railroad conductor in central Illinois. I'm hoping to learn as much as I can about real estate investing as well as networking through the BP community. I curren...
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Hello To Everyone in BP. I am Larry Wood from Chalmers,In. Sure wish I had known about BP several Years ago. Although I am still learning my way around on here, I can see the immense value of the organization.The int...
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Kitchens sell houses! Do you prefer doing a white shaker or an espresso shaker cabinet in your properties?
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Quite honestly, I have no clue how I do it, but I do. I make people who think they hate me, at least like me. There was an investor who, just last month, called me for no reason and cussed me out over the phone, then ...
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It appears that I did get the house I was hoping to. It won't close for 4-6 weeks, which places it at the end of the year, and freezing temps.
My questions are: How do I find out if it has been winterized, since no o...