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Do you have to have comps pulled from the MLS by a realtor or can you just pull comps from services like Redfin or realtor.com ?
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I own several SFH, duplexes, triplexes, and a quad but I'm in discussion regarding a 13 unit mixed use property that is of interest to me mostly due to location (I own several properties in the area and it's near me a...
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Is it ever a good idea to “BRRRR” a primary residence, minus the renting part? Just buying a distressed home, renovating and refinancing it to recoup costs that can be used for future investments, then living in it pe...
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Hello, My name is Neal Richardson, President of Dream Builders 4 Equity ("DB4E"). DB4E is a nonprofit organization that teaches at-risk high school students about real estate investing and development. The students ...
Recently I've heard (or seen) some real estate guys preach and preach and preach about how keeping mortgage debt is good because you don't lose the mortgage interest deduction. This is very misleading to a new invest...
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Hello, I am going into Real Estate Investing as a single. I plan on staying single, but sure need a few female voices to help me 'get a plan'/ check list. I live in CA, but hope to invest where I can, out of state is ...
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This is probably the best article I've seen so far on what is going on in the mortgage marketplace.
The Coronavirus Meltdown
The current Coronavirus crisis is having a critical impact on the Mortgage Industry, whic...
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Hello everyone! My name is Chasity and I am wanting to start working in real estate, doing wholesale mainly until I start building up my company. I am really needing instruction and hoping to speak with people who kno...
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Hi there! I'm new to BiggerPockets and I'm sure glad I found you guys. I'm Amelia. I'm almost 21 and real estate investment has been on my mind for years, since someone explained to me the concept of OPM.
On ...
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Good Day/Evening Bigger Pockets!Tonight, I wrote down a goal: Save $10,000 to invest before Oct. 7th. As I began thinking of ways to accomplish my goal, a thought about how investors are being frugal came to mind. Ple...