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Hi Everyone,Just came across this site and thought it would be a good idea to join.I am a retired Federal Gov't employee after 40 years. Retired for almost 6 years.Real Estate has always been very interesting to me a...
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Background: We're under contract right now to own a condo unit in Kona Hawaii looking to close at the end of July. The current owners have a license to do short term vacation rentals there that they're going to transf...
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Hello BP members,Trying to get some advice on a vacation property for the Isabela, Puerto Rico area that is being offered to me at appraissal value. This property is 3 mins from the beach (15mins from airport) and has...
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Hello, I am interested in investing into Single/Multi Family Homes in Maine. For someone that is new to real estate, what are some things I can do to fully understand the market from a distance? Can anyone share their...
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My husband and I are looking into our first investment property. We are based in North Dallas area. Initially we were thinking on a duplex in Lubbock area since DFW is such a competitive market right now (we won’t be...
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Hi all! My Name is Nathan. I'm relatively new to the BP forums. I've been listening to the podcast for quite some time now and finally decided to join up here! A little background about me: I'm 23, graduated college w...
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Kansas City has long been celebrated for its rich culture, which includes world-famous barbecue, a legendary jazz scene, a thriving arts culture, and a dynamic business community. As the city continues to grow and evo...
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I live in the general area and have been watching Zillow closely for the past couple of months. I have seen a couple houses flipped in the area and I was curious if anyone on BP is behind it?I am just getting into rea...
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I've been looking to get a first primary residence near DC to stay close to family on the Eastern Shore and own my first place + have a good investment (I just want to wake up in a house and know it is mine...like tha...
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Hey everyone,
I am new to BiggerPockets and Investing. Looking to get started on my first deal. Really been digging into the site, podcasts, and blogs. I have 20 years of experience in the construction arena. I curren...