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Hey group,
I've been lurking on the forum for a while and always appreciate the advice that's given on here.
I believe this is my first post and I'm curious to find out if my particular situation is a good way to st...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $134,000
Cash invested: $35,000
Purchased with a down-payment assistance program offered at the time as a primary r...
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I am new to Bigger Pockets and have been listening to a few podcasts, reading a few popular books. But the situation that I am in now, I feel as though I should probably do even more research on how to start.I found a...
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Hello, we are near ready to pick the paint for our duplex. We have low ceilings and it has less natural light that comes in. What paint would you suggest to make it feel more open and bright? Shade, brand, sheen - let...
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Hey everyone. I'm curious if anyone out there does what I am thinking about doing. I know house hacking typically means buying a house and bringing in roommates to pay the mortgage, but my idea is a slight variation ...
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Short version:My father recently passed at his owns hands and owned a beach house fixer upper. This has since passed to his girlfriend and I want to buy it from his as he had renovated half with his owns hands. It is ...
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I am considering purchasing a townhouse to rent out out in Baltimore, Maryland that has painted brick on the outside. Since lead is a problem in older townhouses in Baltimore, I would either have to paint over the 2 s...
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Hi!
Just wanted to know if self-showings are the trend or popular way of showing rental properties now? Ex: Rently etc. I wanted to get your insight if you either use this method or know your property manager uses i...
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Astoria, Queens: Two-Family Properties, good investment?
Intro
Astoria, Queens, has long been known for its culture, heavily influenced by European countries like Greece, Italy, Germany, Poland, Croatia, and other c...
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Hey Bigger Pockets community!
I hope this post finds you all in good health and high spirits. I've been contemplating a significant life change and wanted to reach out to this knowledgeable community for advice and g...