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Hello everyone!I'm brand spanking new to the world of real-estate Investing, but are very eager to learn and progress in due time. I had my account set-up here for a few months now and unfortunately couldn't get invol...
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Hello, I am looking for a vacation home for me and my family to visit a couple of times a year. I'd like something either near a beach or lake, and then use it for a short-term rental when we're not there. However, I ...
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Hi BP family. Its been a minute since I've been on the forums. First, I want to let everyone know that I have had great success with BP since 2011 hope you all have too. I don't do a ton of deals but the ones I have d...
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I currently own 1 rental property and am looking to expand my portfolio this year. I've done a lot of research recently on STR's and it seems to me like the ceiling for profitability is much higher than with long term...
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I am looking into one of the newer townhomes in Winter Park CO as a STR and family vacation spot. I have begun researching some of the costs associated with marketing / advertising a property vs having a management c...
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Has anyone every looked at or own property in Blowing Rock, NC? My wife and I were just there and it is beautiful with some good deals on cabins right on ski mountains or off the Blue Ridge Parkway. We are thinking of...
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What do you seasoned wholesalers think about a free vacation at closing offer to potential sellers? Do you think this would increase my call in rate and separate from the competition? Or is it too gimicky? Family h...
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Having just spent a lovely weekend in Door County, Wisconsin and coming from the (comparatively -- okay, absolutely) pricier vacation spot of Telluride, CO, I'm wondering why such a charming set of waterside villages ...
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Malibu, CA joining the frey on STRs:A very typical response to STRs ( according to patch.com) is The Council is concerned that people would buy property in Malibu for the sole purpose of renting it out on services su...
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What are your companies business goals for 2018? Have you set them? Have you discussed them with your business partner? How will you keep track? If you are new to real estate like me, what are your objectives?My busin...