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My husband is challenging me on my strict "no reptiles" policy, arguing that they can't be any dirtier or scarier than their owners. So, I'd like to hear of experiences or philosophies regarding cold blooded pets,...
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What sites do you guys use to get really good handle on a given area employment and growth prospects when you are evaluating a new area you might buy property in?I use bestplaces.net, neighborhood scout, and spot crim...
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I mentioned in a post on an old thread that I would post this. I really think we need an instant chat on a subject once in awhile. I'd volunteer to be on the chat once a week at 9 eastern time to chat about a particul...
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What's everyone's favorite tool or app to use as an AirBnB Host? This is for a 600ft 1 bedroom in the South Bay of Los Angeles so defnitely dont need anything too commercial.
Thinking of using hospitable for auto-co...
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As a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, I am always monitoring startup technology to see what and how new technologies will apply to my business... In addition to remote/phone unlock door technology, I recently w...
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Hi all.I'm not in the United States currently, which makes this tricky, but I have a stellar team that I trust. My agent sent me a 10-plex that's in rough shape. The listing has a GOI showing 59k, and NOI of 42k, li...
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Am exploring Wholetail as an avenue. Seems like people typically use private $ to pay off any underlying loan before listing, but am wondering if you can simply acquire Wholetail property sub-2 instead bc it would be ...
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I have a lead came in from Auburn, Wa, which is about 30 minutes away from Seattle, Wa. I was wondering if this deal seems enticing to a buy and hold buyer? In my particular market, King County, properties prices a...
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Greetings Bigger Pockets community. I appreciate all the great insights from the BP podcasts and posts and want to give back by writing about some of my own lessons learned related to long distance investing and weal...