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I recently posted "Cap Rate Is Not Your Return" and had some really interesting conversations from it. One I wanted to bring up as a separate post is how cap rate is used in commercial real estate investing verses re...
How many years of experience and education should a real estate agent have before I move forward into a deal with them?
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Hi all, I am currently looking at some small multifamily opportunities (10-20) units in the Tampa area with value add potential. If any experienced investor out there could answer a specific or several questions liste...
Anyone here invest in health clubs/gyms and/or is familiar with the industry from a real estate investing standpoint? I've got loads of questions for you...
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Hey everyone,My name is Steve Fair and my wife, Julie and I live in Colorado Springs, CO. We own a house we had built in 2013, and we are looking to own rental properties and other potential investments. Beyond owning...
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Part 2.
Detailed Due Diligence
Conduct in-depth due diligence, including background checks, reference calls, and site visits to assess the sponsor's operational capabilities. This is one of the most critical steps ...
Hi bp community, I'm just starting my real estate journey. I want to start analyzing deals. What is a good blue print or book to follow for beginners? Thanks, Pete
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Hey BP,
I'm diving deeper into market research and looking to build a reliable process for identifying market metrics, data, and trends. Specifically, I’d love to know what resources or tools you use to:
Track marke...
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The 2024 Baselane Real Estate Investor Survey reveals optimism among investors despite rising costs. Key takeaways include:
- 81% of investors plan to grow their portfolios within two years.- Investors are less worri...
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I have spent the past several months learning all that I can and saving up, and I am ready to buy my first deal, but can't convince myself of the best strategy is for my first deal. I think my best move for starting i...