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As BiggerPockets is first and foremost a community, I thought it might be nice to make new members feel more welcome here! With that in mind we're going to try out a new concept for our forums, contests:
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Has anyone had success with asking a tenant to provide his/her own credit report when s/he returns a rental application? Landlords cannot charge tenants an application fee in Massachusetts, and I am thinking it is ea...
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I am interested in starting to invest in real estate, and I am currently doing all the research I can while saving up the seed money. I was curious how everyone figures out fair market rent for their properties. I’m ...
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Can anyone speak to how real estate photography works, what the expectations/processes are, how much photographers make, what kinds of technologies are expected (drone, matterport 3D, etc)?
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I was asked a question from a prospective tenant...if not selected does zillow refund the application fee? I could not find an answer anywhere. I know many places that do not refund application fee even if not select...
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I'm bidding on a HUD foreclosure I bid a net to them of 55,250 as an owner occupant during the owner occupant period. I then got this back from them:
However, HUD has initiated a counter offer process on this proper...
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We bought a cottage that has Knotty pine tongue and groove car siding on every wall and ceiling in the entire house. We are really struggling with finding flooring and furniture colors that look nice and don’t clash. ...
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I do not have the intention of this, it simply came up in a conversation with a new wholesaler. I also am not referring to POF "Letters", I am aware of how those work. Just would like fellow agents/investors opinions ...
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I’m in the market to buy a laptop to do real estate (i’m an agent) but i’m not sure which one to buy (I would prefer an Apple laptop but I’m open to other suggestions)? Thanks for your assistance.
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"I'm selling the flower shop" said my retired father.
"Are you sure?" I said with some hesitation.A retail storefront with 3 apartments in Chicago.
Owned free and clear, grossing 5k a month.
Why sell?
He received ...