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What are the Best ways to find safe places in and around chicago land ?What I use currently :1. Trulia crime maps ( used to be convenient but they changed their coloring)2. clrsearch.com - demographics - the have a c...
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Hello all,I have been on BP for a couple years now soaking up information. I'm finally ready to pull the trigger and start my investing venture. I will be purchasing a multi family owner occupied property for a buy an...
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Hello BP,I am totally new to real estate and I am trying to figure out what the best strategy is for my first property. I really like the idea of a multifamily but I am hesitant about having to live next to tenants. W...
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Hi everyone,I am a new investor located in Connecticut. I'm interested in the real estate market in Philadelphia, and would love to hear anyone's thoughts on their own experiences, and good locations, and any other ti...
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I can't tell you how many times I have had this conversation in the past few months with my friends and neighbors here in Austin: 'Man, I would love to sell my house right now, but... where would I go?". It's true! ...
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Here is the property with me living in it: https://bp-v-newproduction.s3.amazonaws.com/upload...And here it is after 5 years when both units are being rented and the MIP has dropped off: https://bp-v-newproduction.s3....
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I own a house, and have a roommate.
The roommate was supposed to move in November 1, but still hasn't moved in.
The roommate already paid rent and deposit.
Roommate just told me they won't be moving in after all,...
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Hello all!I'm brand-spanking new to real estate...long story, but here's the short version:Wife and I are high income earners with a combined income just over 7-figures. Getting destroyed in taxes, etc. I went searc...
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I'm new to real estate investing but my Dad has been a landlord in the downtown Tampa area for his whole life. I've been actively educating myself for the past year and have listened to most of the BP podcasts. My q...
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Hey everyone,
I live in Beaumont, CA. If you are unfamiliar, it is a small city in the Inland Empire. I was wondering if I can pick anyone's brain in regards to what they think of the IE real estate market.
I'...