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I am currently in an exploratory mode and trying to nail some of the best locations to purchase STR properties in. AirDNA is difficult to use for that purpose because you have limited free market searches and purchasi...
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Dear BP investors,I have a duplex in Ohio and I put an 1/1 unit on the market for rent. It has been on the market for more than a month, my PM told me to consider decreasing the rent, but I see competitors in the area...
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Hello InvestorsI need some advice on this out of state Commercial purchase. We own small Commercial office spaces and are looking into purchasing a Retail building with 2 tenants with one of them being a big box corpo...
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Welcome to BiggerPockets Question of the Week!
Conor Dougherty, a reporter at The New York Times who covers housing and real estate, would like to hear from members of the BiggerPockets community!
So many of our use...
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Hello everyone!
This is my first post and excited to be part of the BP movement! My life was turned upside down exactly 2 weeks ago when my wife said that she will be getting laid off in the next 3 months.
Inst...
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As a newer investor I'm wondering why I would want to max out my DTI before applying for a DSCR loan? Are there any pros or cons to this? Or why would a lender recommend this? Just for reference, I have a good amount ...
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Hello, I'm nearing retirement age and I'm considering buying a rental property. Am I insane! Was it worth it to you financially? Did you lose money your first year? I've heard horror stories and success stories. ...
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One of the things that has held me back from investing in real estate is the idea of being a landlord. I see and know many investors with multiple properties and the same question comes to my mind every time: "How do...
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Hello all!I'm on the cusp of making a move on my first rental property - I've been learning and researching for months, I now have enough knowledge and money to jump in and start doing, and I'm extremely excited!I wou...
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Hi all, New to BP community and have noticed not many posts mention architects (say in contrast to CPA, legal, contractors, lenders, etc). I am a licensed architect and an aspiring investor (Chicago) and am using my b...