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Hello, I am wondering if Bigger Pockets is just as effective for Canadian real estate investors like myself? I am just starting my career in real estate investing and want to know if there is any Canadians out there w...
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Hey everyone! In your opinion, do you think multifamily transaction volume will increase in 2024?There is some discussion that rates will decrease in 2024. $1.9T worth of CRE loans are set to expire by the end of 2025...
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Hey Bigger Pockets Community!
I've been closely following the developments of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement and its potential impact on our industry. As many of you are likely aware, this sett...
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This is an interesting topic. There's more to it but I think this hit's some highlights and raises good questions. Plan and Research Thoroughly: Start by creating a detailed plan that outlines the scope of work, desir...
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I have some free time in-between buying properties and I like to use it wisely. I need some recommendations on books regarding basics of starting a business (beyond a simple sole proprietorship), personal growth/value...
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I was a real estate developer and recently got my real estate license. As a principal in a real estate investment and development group over the past 10 years, I've been responsible for overall leadership, growth, di...
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Some homeless housing developer offered us $6 million and we sold the motel. The challenge is to 1031-exchange this money where we can make money passively. What are some ideas? Apartment, multi-family units? Where sh...
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I’m not here to add kindle to the crash fire. But, if there is any market that’s not ready for a real estate crash, it’s the Silicon Valley. Let’s face it: values are inflated, techies are moving and investors are sta...
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The importance of practicing tactical listening
Listening is a vital skill in communication, essential for building meaningful relationships and understanding others. However, not all listening is the same. There is ...
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I'm an optometrist, and I recently purchased a piece of land $326K. I put down about $77K. The loan is for 5 years with an inflated payment at the end of the term.
The initial goal was to build a clinic (instead of r...