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I started my journey in December of 2019. I had a friend introduce me to BP podcast and Chad Carson's website that fall. Took time over Christmas to dive into all aspects of the website and found the "live in then ren...
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Hi everyone, so I co-own a home with a family member and am seeking some advice. Backround - we bought a home (with a mother-in-law) 2 years ago. My cousin has since moved out, and I rent out his room. My girlfrien...
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Hi, I have a seasoned (over a year old) business and have been told a good way to get funding for starting my real-estate journey is through business loans. I do not know if my business can qualify for a loan because ...
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What are the most overlooked or creative ways to add value in a property?
How Real Estate Depreciation Deductions Can Supercharge Your Investments
Real estate, with its potential for passive income and property appreciation, is a favored choice for investors looking to build long-term weal...
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This property is located in a relatively nice Cinci burb. It is REO bank owned foreclosure, no short sale. Listed with a realtor at $157,000. Currently vacant (i've yet to figure out why banks vacate all the tenants i...
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Hi,I have two single family houses in Detroit currently rented out. Both houses have detached garages and I have been considering turning the garages into 1 bedroom units. They would be very small, approximatley 300...
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It may only be a matter of time before strict short-term rental regulations in Texas cities, such as Austin, are a thing of the past (or at least significantly limited). In fact, a Texas Supreme Court ruling on May 25...
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This is the crystal ball question that all of us wish we had the answer to: What Are the Future Trends in Real Estate?
Do you have any special insights or theories about trends in certain property types like commerc...
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Hello BP friends!I graduated nursing school in May 2018 and was hired as an RN in July 2018. While in nursing school (3 year program), I worked as an admin assistant for my dad's consulting company. As an RN for the p...