I've been on BP for a little under a week now, I love this site it's so informative. My question to you guys though is "Do you believe Detroit is making a turn around for the better & Will the change be noticed...
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Ok time for a reality check. I'm busy. You're busy. We're all busy! And we're all on BP. Some are learning from others, some are sharing their knowledge with others. But all of you are spending time here. And some of...
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Hi everyone,
I'm a new BP member living in southern California. I haven't quite found my niche yet, but I find myself being really drawn to the buy and hold type of investing.
It seems like buy and hold...
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Good Morning BP!Summary: How do smart investors hedge against market corrections in the commercial multi-family sector? And should required reserves for a property be factored in to calculations for CoC and/or IRR? Th...
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I just purchased my first Upper/Lower Duplex and have 3 tenants in the upper unit. I have been renovating the lower the last few weeks and am almost ready to rent the 3 Bedroom place out. The upper tenants are nice...
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I am excited to announce the addition of Ridgepoint Apartments to our Phoenix portfolio. This is a wonderful, mid-80'es construction 164-unit. Original interiors will be upgraded, and the asset will be re-positioned. ...
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Hello All,My friend and I are just starting out in the business. He has spent the last year within the Rich Dad consulting program. Would you recommend Fortune Builders over Rich Dad or vise versa?Would you recommen...
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Hi all,Generally speaking, do you think it is a good or bad idea to discuss your success in real estate with friends, family and co workers? Discuss not in a gloating or bragging way but talking about specifics of pas...
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Hello everyone, I am curious if anyone has built a successful portfolio debt free. I am not arguing leverage vs debt, leverage wins everytime hands down, no argument here, I own a calculator, pencil and paper. My con...
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Hey folks, I'm looking to tell their story for an upcoming brand new book for BiggerPockets. I would like to find people in the BP community who have used any of the following methods to buy RENTAL properties: Home Eq...