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This seems like a really awesome site. I was researching what's involved in purchasing a home here in Plano Texas for the first time, specifically a duplex, and came across one of Brandon's blog posts that really spo...
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My husband and I own a 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath home in a pleasant neighborhood with a laid-back HOA. We are about to finish and move into new home construction project that includes a guesthouse where my parents will liv...
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Here on Bigger Pockets we get a lot of newcomers who have a desire to be real estate investors but have not laid the proper foundation. The first thing to do before investing in anything, real estate or otherwise is t...
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I am currently building a website that I hope will grow my business. There will be a forms on the site to get buyer and seller information. Also a page to list my properties. Is anyone else doing this? Any advise on h...
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I'm looking at ideas to bridge the transition between the wood floor and kitchen tile in my latest rental. I was thinking a thick piece of quarter-round may do the trick, but wanted to see if anyone has remedied a sim...
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Hello Everyone,
I am new to this board. I have been in real estate part time for 3 years. I was recently was laid off from my job, and now I putting all my efforts into developing my real estate career.
I live in...
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I just did some slicing and dicing of my county's appraisal district database. It appears that there are about 142,000 residential non-owner occupied properties in my county.
What criteria would you recommend that I ...
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Was just curious if there were any fellow landlords out there that made the jump to concrete? Any of you dive in and have any feedback regarding it?I was a little turned off as it seems like install is at least double...
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Should I create a lease for the person I am living with if he is paying me rent (I’m the landlord of the property). If so, what are the advantages and disadvantages of creating a lease with the person you live with. H...
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Hello BP Community,My boyfriend & I are actively looking for our first investment property, specifically a small multi-unit home to house hack. We have spent the last year educating ourselves, practicing property ...