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Hi, my name is Eric. I graduated from school about two years ago and I'm currently an engineer for a glass manufacturing company in Cleveland, Ohio. Since graduation, my interest in personal finance and investing ha...
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Hey BP world,
I'm Drew and I'm very new to bigger pockets and real estate in general. I've been renting for years and am embarrassed to admit how much I've spent that way. I'd love to buy a rental property, or a mul...
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I have been looking in the market to buy a duplex as my first home purchase but it's has been hard to find a cash-flowing duplex (calculated based on what I will get after I have moved out) that's within my price rang...
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Hello everyone, I'm very close to closing and I'm having last minute second thoughts on whether this property is truly the wisest first choice. I hope you guys are having a nice Sunday and can give me your thoughts an...
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Currently, I am saving to purchase my first STR. I'm hearing from most lenders that they require 20% down if the property is not considered a primary residence. Does anyone have any creative methods to obtain funding ...
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Hi Folks, I am moving to dallas soon, i am looking for recommendation from local investors to understand local area, in terms of B class and C class neighborhoods. whats your recommendations on best areas for rentals...
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Hello new to Bigger Pockets, looking to purchase a second home out of state
California to Arizona. What is the best way to purchase it, and any house hacking advice. I would like to start investing in rental properti...
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Hello all,I feel as though I'm in a pretty good position. I interned for a small but rapidly growing Commercial Real Estate Firm last summer and one of, if not the top broker at the company has asked me to work under ...
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Hello Everyone, my name is Leo. I just graduated from college and during my days as a student I became interested in real estate investing. I am looking into the Chicago multifamily market and would love to hear your ...
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Hi Community!
Just started the path to REI. We bought our first home a few months ago. I work in the financial industry as a Data Analyst on a Marketing team. Very exciting if you are a numbers person or a demographi...