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I've been involved in real estate in Columbus Ohio since 2014. Since then the market has only gotten better every year. The last recession came in 2007 and 2008 and it seems based on what I have heard that it happened...
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I have a rather odd scenario I'd like to run past some of you savvy real estate investors.
I got a call today from an absentee owner who received one of my direct mailings. She lives about 2 hours away, but o...
Hello Bigger Pockets Community!My name is Shari Theodozio and I have been a Real Estate Appraiser in Atwater, California for the past 14 years. I really could kick myself for not getting started in purchasing rental ...
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What's up BP community. I just bought a property that literally 2 days after we closed on it the tenants informed us that the city had cited the owner for lead based paint, and that it had to be remediated. The owne...
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Have you been scammed into worthless Rich Dad Education advanced courses in Houston? I was scammed by Gregory Downing and have been in a two year process to recover funds with my attorney. This is will all come to a...
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Hello everyone,I've been studying real estate investing on and off for about 3 years now, since 2014. I've listened to almost every podcast, read dozens of books, scoured the forums and the internet, and I tell everyo...
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Hello, I'm nearing retirement age and I'm considering buying a rental property. Am I insane! Was it worth it to you financially? Did you lose money your first year? I've heard horror stories and success stories. ...
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Hello, BP.Me and my wife currently have 2 properties free and clear.1 Townhouse and a duplex. We live in the townhouse and currently renting the duplex. Personally, I want to refi both properties and take the cash and...
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I am a complete newbie and am planning to buy my very first investment property (very first property to be exact). I live in Los Angeles but the real estate here is way out of my price range. Does anyone have any advi...
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Economic Update
(Monday, May 17, 2021)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now declares fully vaccinated people in the United States can safely resume outdoor and most indoor activities without a mask. ...