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My STRs are specifically marketed towards refinery contractors. There is a billboard of mine in the contractor parking lot. Right now my rentals have a higher vacancy than normal. So does my competition, the local ...
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I have been flipping for 7 years and done 60+ homes but this will be my first Vacation Rental. I am pretty busy between family and work as it is but I am mostly curious about the pros and cons of self managing vs ful...
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Hello Everyone,I'm 26 years old. I'm from Sacramento, CA, and I am new to Real Estate Investing. I've been reading and listening to multiple topics here on "Bigger Pockets;" it's amazing how knowledgeable individuals ...
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OK so going to post as one of the HATED contractors!
First as explained on the podcast there are three tiers of contractors.
The cheap....Probably one guy with or without a license who works for foo...
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I looking at cheap, distressed, and foreclosed properties in my area. However, no agents seem to “have the time” to show me these. I think the real reason is because they won’t make much commission off of these homes ...
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Hello BP Community!I wanted to reach out to the community to get some feedback on a market that I have recently visited and am interested in making an STR investment. My wife and I really loved the area, and saw a lot...
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I have this question because I have played in the NFL for 6 years now, and I have had many of my teammates ask me how they should invest some of their money once they find out that own multiple properties. Many of the...
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I contacted one of my mentors after not talking for almost year while I built up some capital. Which a year ago he told me I needed to save more before I jumped into real estate. When I talked to him today he advised ...