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Looking to buy my next deal but prices here in Southern California is outrageous. I have been researching in other markets out of state, particularly in the MidWest. Would it be reasonable to just and stay put and inv...
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I am posting this to save anyone else from the hellish experience I had with Brian Gibbons. I am re-disputing it because while American Express was in my favor they said that 'stripe' the payment processor was not and...
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A little bit about my market/competition. There are 3 premium hotels in town. They offer breakfast, a pool, gym etc. They are $600-$700 per week. People that stay here while they work don't mind spending the extra...
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I'm normally very eloquent. But I'm just going to talk about the issues leading to my current situation:The house I'm selling fell out of contract.... THREE TIMES.I totaled my car during an ice storm 6 weeks ago and n...
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Can anyone offer actual insight into this whole mess with Tom Krol and Vincent Polisi?
Ive spoken with Tom before and he seems like a decent guy. I just want to be sure that before I move forward I'm not doing anyth...
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I have been looking at buying buy and hold properties out of state in some more affordable markets. I am wondering what are some key things you guys look for when choosing what markets to buy in? I know schools, crime...
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I just read a very good blog article of relevance to the discussion about LLCs. Take a few minutes and check out:
Why You Should Consider Forming an LLC for Real Estate Investing
Thanks to Will for the article.
An...
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I am working diligently to find deals by driving for dollars, reaching out to wholesalers, building a website, etc. Today I decided to call several agents in the area and discuss what I was looking for as an investor,...
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I had a slab leak in my rental home. The insurance adjuster and contractor he brought in were great! I couldn't believe how much would be covered; we would be getting a whole new kitchen and flooring thru out most of ...
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I've been on BiggerPockets for about 2 years now , I've been kind of lost on what to do , I originally wasn't sure if I wanted to house hack in my expensive market of New York City , or invest in upstate NY or out of ...