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It's no secret that a lot of investors, in state, new to state, and out of state have been getting their hands on the investing pie of Chicago. However, Chicago being the big city that it is, there are tons of neighbo...
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I like to share my friend's (F) recent transaction. He was a professional negotiator/arbitrator for some time before jumping in RE. He offered 210K cash for a property to a large wholesaler (WS) who was advertising it...
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Investors share various reasons for how they qualify income producing assets, but from my personal interactions and observation, the 1% rule is raised more than any other reason. In fact, I see the 1% rule relied on m...
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Hello Everyone! I am was born and raised in central New Jersey and made the move to the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area in 2004. For the past 4 years I have been managing long term rental properties in this area a...
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4 Things You Should Know Before You Flip a HouseAs an entrepreneurial-minded person, you love to examine potential business opportunities. House flipping attracts countless business people like you, but not all of the...
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Hello Bigger Pockets members! What an excellent resource Bigger Pockets is. So glad to get involved with all you REI's.
So my quick story is my wife and I just moved into the Boston area from Detroit and I am startin...
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How do you research specific neighborhoods in a large city? How do you know whether the neighborhood is on the upswing or tending downward in property value?
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Hi,
I am currently exploring the potential purchase of a 12-unit apartment complex located in St. Louis. The property consists of ten 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom units, and two 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom units. Before proceedin...
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Hello BP community,I'm Oliver Amaya from California, but I'm currently assigned to Fort Bragg, NC. I have no experience in REI, but have began the first step of research and commitment. I plan to purchase my first hom...
I met a local Hard Money lender that syndicates 6-12 month Hard Money loans recently. The interest earned, typically 9% to 12%, is paid out to the members and the syndicator keeps the up front points and handles all t...