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I admit it: I am a newbie. I know that I want to do "something" with real estate investing, but I have not worked out yet what that exact something is. I also admit that I am vulnerable at this stage and for anything ...
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There has got to be a wealth of information on BP about this subject but I can't find it! I am interested in the BRRRR strategy and also out of state investing using conventional mortgages but want to get the best ter...
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My Father and Both grand parents were realtors and Landlords. I grew up immersed in real estate, dinner talk was easements, right of ways, surveys, evictions, Etc. Etc. For many years I avoided real estate. I h...
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I'm planning to buy a fourplex for the long term (30+ years) and after researching a lot of places, found Chicago to be a potential candidate. I wanted to know from people who know the city how it's doing.
Chicago ...
is listsource a good way to get a lead on absentee owners?
than do i just send them all a letter hoping one of them will call me back?
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I've been reading on the 50% rule for calculating viability on a potential rental income property:
Gross monthly rent
-(minus)50% for operating expenses
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NOI(Net Operating Inco...
On Tuesday, August 13, the Sacramento City Council will likely vote to enact a rent control ordinance. Here are the highlights:- Landlords will be prohibited from raising rent more than 6% plus the “consumer price ind...
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Hi All,I would like to play a game inside of the Bigger Pockets forum; nowhere else can I get the opinion of so many valuable industry professionals. The game is what do y'all think is a better word for my marketing p...
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Bet that got your attention! Don't get me wrong I am a huge believer in using private money but I would recommend that newbies not use it!WHY?! You may ask! Private money is great and will take you far but if you are...