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How do you know if IRS tags you as a dealer. Every information out there is only talking about the differences between a dealer and investor. No one is really talking about the actual process. How do you know your cur...
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I've been involved in real estate in Columbus Ohio since 2014. Since then the market has only gotten better every year. The last recession came in 2007 and 2008 and it seems based on what I have heard that it happened...
Hello,
Thanks to everyone in advance for the help. I've read several similar threads on this site looking for information, but I haven't really found my answer yet, so please excuse another post on the topic.
I clos...
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Hi BP fam, After listening to the podcast and doing my research, I was able to secure my first property to do a house hack with. This is a duplex where one unit is currently occupied. The tenant was related to the sel...
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Hoping to hear what some of the developers have to say. What qualifies a property to make a good development? I understand the basics such as good schools and low crime make good areas. But t what other areas do you l...
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Hi Checking property for purchase in Woodstock GA in the house has a basement full of mold and neglected, the owner is not willing to take into account the costs of renovation of this basement , claims that he has alr...
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Hey bigger pockets, I’m still in my beginning stages and I feel like I’m getting stuck in analysis paralysis. The biggest obstacle in my mind right now is developing metrics to analyze markets. When ever I look up “an...
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Hi Everyone, I am planning on purchasing real estate through a tax auction. What are specific things I should consider/look out for before placing a bid? Thank you!
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Was browsing the BP marketplace listings and came across this https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-listings/2-family-turn-key-rental-property-seller-financeThat's nearly 5% cash flow and the rents don't seem to m...
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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...