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Hey, I'm looking to start investing in real estate and a little unsure of where to start. I want to do long term buy and hold investing of rental properties so that I can have an additional stream of income at reti...
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The Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) yesterday issued the following comment in response to President Biden’s American Families Plan, which proposes capping Section 1031 like-kind exchanges at $500,000:
Pres...
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[I wrote this rant to a friend of mine some time ago, and it seems that some people here might agree with me...]
Lies They Tell You In Real Estate Seminars
Don't Listen To The Poor People Like many effective lies, ...
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Anatomy of a Stockton Rehab - Lessons LearnedRehabbing a a topic that I have experience with. Too much experience really. I thought I'd put some photos together to lure readers and then work some Yoda like rehab-wisdo...
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Hi Everyone, Hoping to get a second set of eyes on my first set of calculations. This is a TK in Indy, good B neighborhood. I still need to talk through all the details of the rehab but it will be thorough. Quick ...
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Is everyone else seeing an increase of inquiries asking for a better deal?When I started 4 years ago, it was very rare. Now a large % of guests ask for discount. In the past 24 hours alone, got 2/3 inquiries per prope...
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Hi all,
I'm curious if anyone has any experience buying and renting out houseboats? I know there are slip fees (if the slip isn't included in the purchase price) and I'd be shocked if there weren't some sort of HOA f...
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Hello BP Members,I hope everyone is staying safe, healthy and sane in these crazy times. I am currently under contract on a vacation rental in the Smoky Mountains (approx. 10 min from Pigeon Forge), with a closing da...
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A week ago, I wrote an article explaining how the millennial generation (myself included) could creatively finance a down payment for their first property. What was intended to be an informational article on BiggerPoc...
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I'm in Houston and work as an attorney with only energy clients and my business has been severely impacted. I've also seen the real estate market locally cool over the past 6 months and the trend is down.How are thin...