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I have been noticing the competition stepping up in mainstream investing as of late. Well, at least in regards to preexisting inventory. As a new investor, I can honestly say my first year in the game has been easier...
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So my wife and I have a real estate company. We have people help us from time to time, but on a per job basis. We probably get 30 to 40 calls a day and sometimes more from, robo calls, telemarketers, and wholesalers...
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Hello BP community!
First time post and I'm sure not the last. I'm a NYC resident and have been seeking to invest in an affordable market where it makes sense. I came across what I think is a great deal in Endicott,...
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Hi Bigger Pockets,
I’m looking to make my first investment in real estate in North Austin. My plan is a single family home, 3-4 bedrooms, 2-4 bathrooms, new house (as to minimize repair and overhead), hoping for lo...
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Hi BP,I'm writing this post because I'm neck deep in analysis paralysis and trying to claw my way out. I've been researching REI for well over a year now. I've gotten my brokers license (just got my MLS access a coupl...
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I got a deal on 2 (3 acre) lots (on lake Michigan) it is a few hundred feet from the lake, there isn't a direct line-of-sight with the lake, but the property does have deeded access to stairs that access a private bea...
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I could really need some help deciding what to do here.I'm about to jump into real estate investing (rental properties) and am stuck between which city to invest in. I'm not interested in doing both cities, just one.I...
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Interested to hear any insight on the Pros and Cons of investing in out of state markets.
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I’m new to this site and am already learning a lot. Is there an industry standard markup on materials by contractors? When do I know it’s worth my time to shop for, purchase and pick up materials myself vs having the ...
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Hello,So I bought a condo here a year ago when I moved down, and now it looks like I'm most likely going to have to move soon. I think I could rent it out and even if I hire a management company still breakeven or mak...