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Okay folks, I love the forum, long time lurker. I'm thinking of pulling the trigger and getting my first investment property, but I'm torn on how to go about this; condo or SFR in a hot rental neighborhood. This prop...
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Hello, I'm an investor/Agent looking to see if there is anyone in the area on BP??
Hi everyone,
I'm newer to RE investing (much more experienced with stocks) and live in Chicago. I bought my first investment, a 5-unit, last summer and am looking to buy another two properties within the next 6 mont...
Has anyone ever invested in newark? Any tips or success stories to share
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Hello community!I have been working in this neighborhood for a while fixing up the historic homes and noticed another one of the houses needing work. After stopping by to see and knocking on the door, no answer to get...
I am new to real estate investing and am looking for some guidance from people in the Chicago area. I have read a few books including "The Book On Rental Property Investing" by Brandon Turner and it has really grabbed...
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I am a new investor in Chicago looking network with other investors, learn about the potential return on investment, and learn about C+ neighborhoods which are suitable for investment.
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I would love to hear experienced St. Louis investors and people who interested in the city weigh in on Wash U's Live Near Your Work Program (https://lnyw.wustl.edu) and all the investment they have done in the central...
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FHA rejected the purchase of a duplex because the area is zoned for single family. There are several other duplexes in the area. I spoke to someone in the city's zoning department that confirmed the area was once zone...
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Hello, I am looking to get my first STR property in Gatlinburg, TN area (open to Waynesville and NC Maggie Valley, NC) . I am looking for secondary markets (e.g. radius 30 miles from Gatlinburg, TN). Is this the right...