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So I guess this is the First chapter in my story. My name is Greg. I lucked into my first home purchase getting a foreclosure in 2010 way below value on a FHA construction loan with only 3% down. 5 years later and ...
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Hi! I live in Los Angeles and want to get started in buying my first rental property. This market is just too far out of my reach. I would love some feedback on how others have decided on where to buy. I’ve gotten ...
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Hello All,
I'm new to the BP community and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Brian and I'm a firefighter with the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District. About a year ago my hobby turned into a side hustle and...
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Other than zip skinny, are there any other suggestions of how to evaluate a particular area of any given town? I am looking at Dallas in particular (and all surrounding areas). Since I am not familiar with the diffe...
Hi BP!My spouse got a new job as a college professor and we had to move to a new state. We left behind a SFH that we are renting out to great tenants, which makes us about $160/month after all expenses. There is littl...
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Hi Everyone,I own a small 4 unit bldg. in DC with mostly section 8 tenants.I am seeking a strong management company that can do most of the heavy lifting as I will need to travel more this year for work. Its important...
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Hello, my name is David Sequeira and I am new to the bigger pockets forum and in the beginning phase of my real estate journey. I currently own two properties (Gardena, CA & Moreno Valley, CA) and recently complet...
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I'm looking to purchase a duplex using the BRRR method. I'm concerned about the ARV due to there not being any comps in the area. Even as far out as 1 year. My question is - How will an appraiser appraise the property...
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Hi everyone,
I wanted to introduce myself and give a brief background on my real estate investment journey so far. A couple of years ago I graduated from college and entered the financial planning industry, and duri...
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I just got my property tax notices and my jaw nearly hit the floor. I invest in Texas which is a non-disclosure state which means to the best of my knowledge the appraisal district is not discolsed the sale price. I n...