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Under Water: How Our American Dream of Homeownership Became a Nightmare' is a new book by Ryan Dezember, a Wall Street Journal writer and is a sharp & timely reminder how hot real estate markets can go dras...
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If a 3rd party introduces a buyer and seller or vis versa and no RE agent or broker is involved and the deal closes can the 3rd party request or be paid a referral fee no matter the state?
I already understand the...
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I've got an older gentleman who is my tenant in Anchorage. He has recently begun hallucinating and believes one of his housemates is holding him prisoner in his own apartment, forcing him to take drugs, and says a gir...
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I have recently purchased a couple rental properties in two different cities about 20 mins apart. The first one I bought was a 4 unit. I closed on this property in November of 2020. Second one, a single family coll...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) hard money loan investment in Stockton.
Purchase price: $242,000
Cash invested: $38,000
Sale price: $400,000
1970s duplex in deplorable condition, ...
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looking to connect with fellow real estate investors in alberta. I currently live in slave lake, but have been trying to get started in lethbridge. does anyone invest in this area?
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Good afternoon BP family,
I am analyzing deals for my first multi family purchase on the south side of Chicago. I found a vacant 4 unit property where the numbers work, is on an okay block in a lower end neighborhood...
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Hi Maryland BiggerPocket Members,Whats the word on the street on Brunswick MD? I'm looking at a pair of mixed use properties and I am wondering if there is any positive or negative buzz on the area. Based on its locat...
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I have a new tenant that moved into our rental at the start of the month. Listed on the lease agreement was herself and three kids, no one else. Within a few days of move-in I start receiving calls and texts from ou...
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I live and invest in DC, but I'm from the Chicago burbs, so every now and again I Redfin properties in Chicago. The other day I'm browsing around the Austin neighborhood on the west side, and I find a bunch of multi-...