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Hello BPers!I was initially hesitant to post this as I was contemplating whether this is a success story yet, but I'll let the BP world to decide. I'm sure everyone has a story on how they came across BP and here's mi...
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As we round out the year, what are some of the things you all are doing to best position yourself in the short term rental space in 2023 and beyond. I have a few questions below, feel free to answer just one, or all o...
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Hello everyone!Quick bit about me- I'm a data scientist working in NYC and literally just started looking into REI a week ago. Mostly because of the dream I have of retiring early with a nice cash flow, but also partl...
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Stock market gains average 8% per year. I am not sure what the average year on year return for BRRRR is but if you compare the two which one would earn you more money for your investment assuming average BRRRR results...
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I am curious how many DIY folks here are making it work without a truck, recently i have been contemplating switching out the car for a truck as i perform more and more DIY task myself, i have been making everything w...
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I usually carry a Leatherman Juice in my bag and up until recently a Victorinox One-Handed Forester in my jean pocket. Well, I was stupid enough to take the knife to the airport and had to ditch it, so I got a Victori...
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Hello, I'm new to investing, and with the current prices against current rents, I'm finding it difficult to get properties to cash flow. As far as I know, I am pretty thorough with the calculators. Is it just me? Or ...
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So there ought to be a forum section for mistakes. A place where we can post our defeats, where we can process what went wrong and share with others so they can avoid the pain. Since that doesn't exist. I'll post here...
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Hey there BP. I'm talking with REO specialist (realtor) whom I have not met in person. Told him what I was looking for & he emailed 2 properties for me to look at. He also sent me the lockbox code to let myself...
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What is the biggest drawback/limitation to being a realtor compared to being a real estate investor?