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Hey BP Community: I am looking to begin my real estate investing journey through house hacking utilizing an FHA 203(k) loan. I have two questions about this:
1. I am aware that the FHA 203(k) loan will require me t...
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There are countless stories and stereotypes about contractors failing deadlines, blowing out budgets, screwing clients, and being generally inept. Yet there are also many investors, small and giant, who have repeated ...
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Hi All,Can you guys recommend a reliable source to find occupancy rates by area/town for Airbnb and VRBO? I'm a new (again) investor - long story for later - and am researching vacation and short-term rentals as a pla...
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2016 has shaped up to be a great year for flips. I have not bought any rentals because of our crazy market in Colorado, but I have channeled that money into more flips. I have sold 14 flips so far, bought 15, have 4 u...
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Hello all, not sure if this will help anyone, but if you are getting started please read. If you are an expert please include your thoughts!I am newer to BiggerPockets and I have already benefited so much from the net...
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I've spent the past few months consuming as much content on BP related to wholesaling as I could. I've listened to nearly every podcast on BP and have read hundreds of forum posts and articles on BP.
I final...
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Hello BP! This is a long shot, but I'm wondering if any investors have rentals working in rural areas of East Texas around Kilgore/Gladewater. I am evaluating a possible deal in Liberty City and want to get a better s...
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Screening tenants is an important step in the property management process. By thoroughly vetting potential tenants, you can ensure that you choose reliable, responsible renters who will pay their rent on time and ta...
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Hey everyone,I've been consuming BP content (podcast, audio books, the forum, etc.) for the better part of 5 or 6 years. Between job transitions, grad school, money tied up in other business ventures, and the rising i...
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Hi bigger pockets team, I have been looking at getting into section 8 rentals for around a year now. This will be my first rental property, I currently do not know anyone that owns section 8 properties. My peers have ...