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I am a realtor working in the San Francisco Bay Area and a frequent listener of the Bigger Pockets podcast. A phrase I've heard several times on the podcast as well as in the forums and at meetups is "investor-friendl...
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hey guys! as a new real estate investor, is it better to start with wholesaling or not? or do you recommend an other way to start real estate with little capital/ no capital
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I agree with J Scott that there is both passive investing (buying and holding real estate for long term wealth building) and trying to build an active real estate business.
Between working as a real estate agent vs s...
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Hello BP community! I have been lurking for a while on the site and finally wanted to make a post introducing myself. I know it's hard to network these days, mostly because of busy schedules and covid, but I have been...
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Hello BP,We recently purchased a Triplex (1BR, 2BR, 3BR) in Vermont. The house has 3 showers, and 6 sinks. The house was definitely owned by people taking shortcuts, and one major issue is a 35gal propane water heater...
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I think becoming the bank presents an opportunity for me but also to help people.Currently I have a tenant who has some credit challenges, they have occupied my property almost 5yrs with no missed payments, no headach...
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I have a rental condo and have owned the unit since Jan 19. This complex has 18 units that pay $175 per month. Board members do not pay HOA dues as this is their compensation. The board consists of 3 unit owners and t...
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Hello brothers and sisters of BiggerPockets👋🏾. I have a situation I'd like some help with. I sent my very 1st letters out and my mothers neighbor (a duplex owner) is welling to sell. The problem is that his asking pri...
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I have a tenant that signed a two year lease and is wanting out after the first year due to a pregnant wife. I discounted the rent from $1400 to $1350 if they signed a two year lease. I have a $1350 deposit. This happ...
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Hello. I am new to the forum and truly appreciate any feedback that is offered. This post will be lengthy as I want to fully describe our situation to give all you readers a full picture. I appreciate you sticking a...