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Hello BiggerPockets Community,
I hope you're all thriving in your real estate endeavors! I’m excited to share that I’m in the process of growing my real estate team, and I’d love to hear your thoughts and best practi...
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Hi BP, I am closing on my first investment property next week. I'm jumping in head first!This was an MLS deal in Decatur, GA. The area is still rough but I think I'm in a good pocket, and I predict property values w...
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The New Year offers a fresh start and a chance to make resolutions to make this year the best yet. Every year, I like to reflect on the previous year and update my network on what is to come. Every year that I sit d...
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Three years ago today I was sitting under the fluorescent lights in my cubicle, enjoying a slow week of work because of the holiday, and I googled a question about zoning for one of my properties.Then this MAGICAL thi...
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I've been in the Property Management industry for around 10 years and it always baffles me when landlords choose to manage their own units. I'm curious to hear reasons why you WOULD want to manage your own units. Bel...
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In what had begun last holiday season with me giving away a duplex to a deserving BP member, I want to carry on the tradition.. This year I have a SFR in St. Louis it is in need of rehab.. However it can be a great st...
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Hello BP community!
My name is Gregor, I'm in my mid-30s and from Austria/Europe. My interest in US RE was awakened back in 2008 during our road-trip through Florida when my wife and I travelled to the US for the fir...
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Hello Raleigh BP members. I live in California and looking to invest in SFR properties out of state. Have been looking into Raleigh-Durham-triangle area. My goal is to start with one SFR/townhouse/condo in a decent ar...
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I think that every Investor should have more than one Lender that he/she can go to finance deals. My question - Is it wise or does it have the potential of getting an Investor in over his/her head? Having this option...
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Hey everyone!I have just recently seen this house as a potential flip, It is in a good location and has a lake view from the front door! However I have never seen such an ugly exterior.. Has anyone ever renovated an e...