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Hi there, I am new to REI and have not yet bought any properties. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area where RE prices are INSANE. While I want to nothing more than to buy a home for my family, we just can't come to g...
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I just heard on the news that real estate prices are dropping like crazy in Puerto Rico due to the state of the local economy. Wondering if that's a good opportunity to start investing there. Anyone on BP currently in...
seems like i'm getting less emails on replies in topics that i've posted in, and less new topics to comment in as well...does anyone else think it looks like activity has slowed down a bit lately? i could be wrong, b...
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What do you think the future holds for cities, regions, and states that are on the "decline"?
Some of your more basic examples include cities like Toledo and Detroit - the Rust Belt.
From an investment perspective, ...
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I want to thank everyone here for the learning I have been able to grasp from reading the forums and putting together a solid template to running a STR business. These are for 2 properties in the Southeastern part of...
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I am reading this article and one of the writers wrote what I'm about to post as 4 things to look for in an investment property. I just wanted to see if you guys believe what he is saying to be accurate, and if there ...
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Hey Fellow BP'ers, I need some advice from all of those brilliant seasoned minds out there! Who can give me some tips on C-class apartment multifamily residential (MFR) investing, and section 8 requirements?
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I have read lots of articles lately that those big hedge funds bought lots of SFR and converted them to rentals in Atlanta, which puts a lot of pressure on Atlanta rental markets. I totally agree with their analysi...
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I own 2 properties in the Round Rock area but I have recently moved to South Austin and was looking into getting in the San Marcos market. Any recommendations on areas to avoid/areas to focus on would be greatly appr...