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Hello everyone,
I have been actively researching the real estate market in the Bay Area, which I feel isn't talked about much in this sub. I know that due to its extremely high barrier of entry and overall VHCOL (Ver...
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Hello! My name is Wendell, I am 26 years old and I am brand new to BiggerPockets, already love all the support and information in the community.I just wanted to layout where I am at in my investment journey as well as...
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Hello BP community!! I value your advice and know there’s no better advice than from the doers, so here I am seeking advice from doers. I just worked a 15 hour day and the whole time the thoughts that ruled my mind wh...
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I own a duplex. Is it okay to ask my tenants to cut the grass if i provide the lawn mower? Or is this tacky? The yard isn’t that big.
Hello - I would like to ask investors in New Jersey (or anywhere) about expenses to consider when you are analyzing a multifamily property to househack- snow removal, lawn maintenance, etc. I just want to make sure ...
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With a buy and hold strategy accumulating SFR rentals into a portfolio for retirement, let's say you cash flow an average of $300/mo per house (after all expenses/mortgage).If I was to generate like $9k/mo in order to...
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Just joined last week, what a great site! Duplex owner for 10 years, honestly came into it not really looking to be an "investor" but just as a way to get a foot in the door of homeownership cheaply. My spouse is...
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I'm an Iowan who has found his way to Tokyo, Japan to work as a programmer.Although I truly enjoy programming as a profession, my real dream is to become a full-time investor and continue programming as a hobby. I've ...
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So I know the Apple complex should be starting construction somewhat soon, and that it'll be probably a 2-ish year construction time frame. Is anyone game planning or already making moves to take advantage of the ins...
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We're looking to add property to our portfolio. I currently can no longer qualify for any conventional financing due to DTI requirements, however, my wife is NOT on the title or note of any of our holdings. Therefore,...