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I was listening to the podcast where Josh and Brandon were talking about investing rules, the 2% rule seems rather unrealistic. Is anyone actually acheiving that?
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So, since I've started as a pro member here on BP, a lot of the properties in my price range are all in run down neighborhoods with high crime. Does anyone have experience with these types of rentals? Is it just a ...
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I wanted to share a video with guys of my first house. I had no life for two years so I could save up for it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2ARc2c1eFM&feature=share&list=UUE5zZeFgjUobAgz88_ifIGg Can som...
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Home sales soared nationwide in February leading many market analysts to wonder if the bottom has finally come for the distressed U.S. housing market. But it is important to note that sales also rose in December and ...
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I know this has been discussed before, but I'm just looking for some experience-based weigh ins on this.
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one tenanant, longer term. Will tend to take care of the property better.
lease option
appreciation
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Good Day Bigger Pockets Fam,
I'm 24 years old. I currently own 1 property (that I live in) in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I;m new to Bigger Pockets and I'm new to real estate in general. I want to invest in rental pro...
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I have been seening alot of post of how to do double close in CA.
YOU CANNOT OR YOU WILL BE IN JAIL
Detectives label this transaction as "you a perpitraitor". You will be in p...
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If you follow the financial market...Oil just closed at NEGATIVE $37. Meaning, oil producers are paying to have their oil taken off their hands. (just 7 years ago, oil cost over $100 per barrel)There are many people t...
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I was doing some reading about the 2008 bubble burst of the real estate market in the book "The AfterShock Investor" by David Wiedmer. He explains the cause of the crash, which we should all know about anyway, but...
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Economic Update(Monday, January 4, 2021)Welcome 2021! We’re so happy you’re finally here. For all of us, there is now light at the end of this tunnel. If someone would have told you what was in store of ...