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So, I finally decided to start an LLC.  After much debate and discussion, I decided to use my local attorney to do it.  I checked with a tax advisor and they said all the start up costs are tax deductible, which makes...

I am interested in purchasing a bank-owned property in Northern Michigan, however there seems to be one major problem. The GIS information for the parcel says that it was "illegally split" last year. Basically it ap...

I’m planning to start a new marketing campaign to absentee owners. I recently purchased a list for listsource and I’d like to get my first marketing piece out ASAP. I plan to hit this list six times with multiple ma...

Hi BiggerPockets Community!  I am looking for a referral for an Architect in the Minneapolis area. We are converting a 5-plex into a 6-plex in the city of Fridley, MN. The city is requiring an architect’s stamp of a...

Hi All,What do you locals think of the area just west of the White River on Oliver Ave? I'm curious specifically on Oliver between Marion Ave. and Holly Ave. Is this a C or D area? Does anybody know any actual info ab...

Has anyone ever been burned by bad data on the MLS or elsewhere? What was your horror story and do you think bad data is a viable problem in our industry?

I recently put a house under contract with auction.com. I was blown away by linear title's fees so I called them up and told them I was using my own title company. They said OK but still want to charge me over $500 do...

Looking for recommendations on who people use for sending out postcards and letters for off market properties. Trying to start off as cheap as possible. Had a postcard designed on Fiverr and thinking of printing mysel...

hey everyone,I'm starting to send out postcards without any companies sending them for me.i figured this way it will be cheaper..i have 5000 postcards that i printed and I'm trying to figure out which way will be the ...