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Hello Real Estate Investors!
Today, we're diving into a fascinating topic: the influence of Starbucks on rental property values. Known as the "Starbucks Effect," this phenomenon suggests that proximity to a Starbucks...
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California's real estate market, particularly in tech hubs like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose, is experiencing a transformative phase, driven by groundbreaking technological advancements. This article gives...
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Hello everyone,
Having recently moved here from Memphis, TN, I've been immersing myself in understanding the local market dynamics and am eager to connect with all of you.
I'm particularly interested in discussin...
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Hello, everyone!
Excited to be diving deeper into real estate investing and making time for my first deal. I’ve been exploring various strategies to land a solid rental property, and I’m particularly interested in tr...
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Hi BiggerPockets Community,
I’ve recently come across a unique investment opportunity that I’m excited about and would love to hear your insights. It’s a motel/RV park located in a rural market with seller financing ...
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Hi BiggerPockets community,
We are a married couple based in the California Bay Area, both working as software engineers with a combined income of close to a Million USD. We’re relatively new to real estate investi...
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Hey everyone!
My name is Gage Olson, and I’m thrilled to be here on BiggerPockets. I recently graduated with my B.S. in Cybersecurity and hold several IT certifications. Right now, my focus is on leveraging my degree...
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Hi - relative newbie here. I've been listening to podcasts (Bigger Pockets, of course), reading books, etc in order to educate myself on RE investing. I just finished Brandon Turner's book regarding investing with ...
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Can a qualified real estate professional with a W-2 income above $150,000 be allowed to write off rental losses on my tax returns?
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I am in the process of closing on a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1600 sq ft single-family home in Akron (zip code 44305). My plan is to furnish it and list it on Airbnb for short-term or medium-term rentals (STR/MTR). The p...