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I am starting out in real estate. Which way is better to invest, buying actual real estate or investing in REITs? What are the pros and cons
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Much has been said about kwickset smarkey vs landlordlocks . This post isn't about that, but it is built around the kwickset product. For the landlordlock lovers, bear with me and keep an open mind.
Keypad entry ha...
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I currently own 7 single family rental properties in North and South Carolina and I’ve been a landlord since 2014. Due to a number of circumstances I have been considering switching to self-management for some time n...
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Do you take the red or blue pill? No, I am not talking about politics. For those who haven’t seen the Matrix, the two pills represent two choices of reality. The red pill yields the understanding the unsettling realit...
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Hello,
I'm recently looking into real estate markets out of my state. I live in Massachusetts and I don't want to invest where I live since the ROI on the properties are absolute trash and the laws are "pro-tenant" he...
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This may seem like an odd question but I see most investors use P.O. Boxes. As a fairly new investor it seems like an expense I don't really need.
Im about to do a 1500 postcard mailing, and may just have the return ...
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Large private equity real estate firms often invest in trophy buildings, from the Willis Tower to the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas. The commercial real estate investments that are often more lucrative than owning t...
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This is a curiosity question for the landlords out there, but anyone can feel free to share their thoughts. If you are a landlord who does not use a property management company, or uses a property management company w...
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Hello BiggerPockets Community,My name is Elimar Guzman, and I'm excited to be a part of this thriving network of real estate enthusiasts and professionals! I'm brand new to real estate investing and currently live ove...
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Hey guys - I have run into a problem that I'm not sure how to handle on a property I'm in escrow on in which I'm acting as a co-buyer's agent. Here's the run-down:
We entered escrow on 4/10 on a condo unit in Southe...