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Today the group met at a 2 unit, with an unfinished basement. Each unit had 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. We found the property on the MLS but didn't find out it had tenants until we showed up!@Edward Richardson @Sean ...
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Like my subject header says im new to all things in real estate. As of now Im an industrial mechanic, looking to begin my investment journey in West Michigan but really dont no where to start. So im just trying to edu...
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Hello! I am new to BP and new to real estate investing. I currently split my time between Southern California and Northern Michigan, but I am interested in investing in one of three markets (I don't currently live in ...
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Hi there,I am a first time home buyer and looking for some input on if certain areas are good for airbnbs. I'm looking at two houses in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. One is in Gwinn, Michigan, 49841. The other is i...
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In the quest for financial independence, real estate investment emerges as a beacon of opportunity, offering paths to wealth that traditional saving methods seldom traverse. This practical guide delves into the essent...
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Hey BPers!For those that don't know, I'm a real estate-oriented programmer. Okay...so what does that even mean? :SBasically, I want to give back to this awesome community by creating a free desktop app (i.e. open sour...
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Hello BiggerPockets colleagues! My name is Preston K. Parsard, from Arlington, VA, and I'm a new investor who purchased a couple of new construction townhomes last year in August 2023. I'm excited to share that I just...
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Hi Everyone. I'm trying to decide on what market to invest in for buy and hold residential rentals. My closest city is Alpena, MI, in northeast Michigan. From all the numbers I have pulled, I don't think it fits my n...
So I'm reading all of these posts about 'nightmare tenants' and I'm wondering...are these all tenants that were not screened properly or substandard tenants that were allowed in because there was no better choice at t...
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So I have a friend that recently bought a duplex in a C/D area of town that I happen to know well. The property came at a very significant discount from a tired landlord and the majority of the deferred maintenanc...