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I am new and just getting started in real estate. Can I get advice on how to take my first steps into real estate? How does one go about looking at the type of market it is in Texas?
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We here at BiggerPockets have heard for years, even before interest rates went up, that deal finding is a top challenge. This is despite the existence of listing platforms, off-market deal finding tools, and even ou...
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Hello everyone,So I recently acquired 2 new rentals, central Florida area.One around 3rd week of November, the other early December.Both are in great areas, priced at market rents.I'm working with a friend of mine who...
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I wanted to share my experience and the valuable lessons I've learned from my venture into out-of-state investing. It has been an incredible journey filled with both challenges and rewarding outcomes. If you're consid...
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I’m wondering if anyone has purchased and looked into the New Pre MLS that connected investors just realeased. It seems too good to be true and is pretty pricey for someone starting off but I could see how it could be...
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Hello all,
Can anyone recommend a method to practice analyzing multi-family deals without having a broker waste time retrieving rent rolls, P&Ls, etc?
Would anyone also be kind enough to provide a s...
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Hi all. I’m in the process of completing my 75 hr pre course for my sales license. My husband and I are also looking to purchase flips and buy and holds. I’d like to get a new laptop for work purposes. I’ve seen som...
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How much money an owner can recover if the bank take the property to an Auction? Some data: The value of the house "as is" is $100K the owner has a reverse mortgage for $80K. The repairs might be on a range of $50K an...
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Good morning !We recently converted a 3/2 single family home into a 5/2. We added 2 bedrooms in the back of the house (large room split in 2) with no permits. I really thought it would be no big deal but I’m starting ...
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I guess I never really thought about it before, but I'm in the process of refinancing a single family rental via a portfolio loan with one of two local community banks. They both ran my credit, so my question is are t...