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I'm very new to the community and would like to better understand site protocol. When folks comment on one of my post...should I follow them or request them as a colleague? Thanks
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Good evening,
I was hoping to pick the brain of some people who have knowledge on gated communities, HOA amounts you've seen, construction hurdles (special permits/zoning, etc). This idea comes with the knew "defun...
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I just wanted to start by saying how appreciative i am of this site and everybody playing a part within it. My name is Eric and i live in Charlotte, NC. My background is in construction and the skilled trades space....
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Hello everyone! My name is Andrew Frazier. I've been reading on BP articles for a little while now, but have finally decided to become a more active member with the hopes of establishing some great relationships wit...
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Is anyone familiar or ever bought any properties with financing related to the CRA? I was recently at an REI workshop and the speaker said that banks are required by government to provide funding to REIs looking to in...
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Hello! Teresa Tracy. 53 years old. Disabilities from employment injuries of a young age brought me to work retirement- but living in low net worth is horrid & I miss my daughter. She's becoming a Veterinarian...
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My name is Landon, and I currently have four STR properties, three in Sevier County, Tennessee one in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I'm looking to expand my portfolio into midterm and/or possibly do my first flip. I'm gl...
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Hey Everyone!I am new to the community, first joined October 2014. I am searching for homes in South Florida for my wife and I. Specifically I am looking North of West Palm Beach to Sebastian OR South of Sarasota to N...
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Hey BPers!I had a friend quit claim a condo to me in Lithonia, GA. However, it needs a lot of work due to water damage. He also owed the HOA a lot of money, but they are working with me by allowing me to pay only the ...
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Hi everyone! I’m Brenden from Raleigh, NC, and I’m thrilled to be a part of the BiggerPockets community. I’m currently on a mission to purchase my first investment property within the next six months, and I’m eager to...