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Found a duplex in Grand Rapids I like but it has knob and tube. It's functioning but how concerned should I be?
I've seen people say walk away whenever you encounter it and others who say it's not that big of a deal...
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My wife and I just bought our first STR in Powder Horn Mountain neighborhood in Deep Gap, NC outside of Boone, NC. Its a 4 bed / 3 bath 2700 sq. foot home. Looking for suggestions on where to source attractive comme...
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please tell me your experience on buying from auction.com.
i understand there's a starting price, then a reserve price,
which makes no sence-why not start the price at the reserve?
has anyone prof...
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I've been reading a TON and asking lots of questions from people who've been in home repair circles. One gentleman heard my story about beginning in property investing and passed my name to a potential deal-of-a-lifet...
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Let me start the discussion off by just saying, Hi my name is Derek. My current occupation is Pro Account Sales Associate for The Home Depot. My passion is financial education and real estate investing. Im just puttin...
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As someone who has contemplated investing in Texas for quite some time, I have finally decided to take the plunge and make a SFH purchase (about to sign a contract). And, of course, my decision coincides with the cur...
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I'm currently testing out a theory I have about whether the presence of certain name-brand companies in a neighborhood is a useful proxy for its class. I figure these companies spend much more on (and have much more ...
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We're beginning to hear from all over that retail stores are closing and at a very high rate. Amazon and online shopping alike has made it convenient and easy for us to do a one stop shop for things from groceries to ...
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I have almost completed my RE class and I am about to take my classroom exam. When is a good time to look for a broker to work with. Also what brokers are very competent to teach aspiring agents and what should I look...
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Hey folks!I'm putting together some "scripts" for BiggerPockets members (and my own REI Business!) and I'm wondering what your best method is for rejecting sellers. Here's what I mean:You get a phone call, and the sel...