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Hello BP,I wanted to share with you a possible scam I've noticed in the Houston market (could be others too). I have multiple properties vacant and have received calls from interested parties naturally. I showed one ...
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Greetings Bigger Pockets community!
After waiting and waiting for someone to spearhead a local investor meetup in the Fort Hood/Killeen area, I've finally decided to grab the bull by the horns and organize one myself...
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I was recently contacted by an investor asking why I have not considered investing in large apartment buildings. I currently invest in single family homes and small 1-4 unit apartment buildings. I am a full time inv...
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I have investment properties with fixed rates of 3.375%, 4.5%, and 4.375%. There has been several six figures $$ in equity growth over the last several years, and my LTVs have recently been pushing 50%. I am looking t...
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Hello BP world!How do you guys feel about Business Cards? I personally don't like them, and whenever I get them I throw them away. I meet so many people it's impossible to keep up with cards. I prefer to put your in...
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Has anyone used these people? Good or bad? I've heard that they have some upfront fees depending on how much you borrow?
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Hi all,Recently I just realized one of my rental properties had a ridiculous appreciation in just 2 years. I purchased the property "A" in 2015 and in two years my current property has appreciated 100%! The current re...
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Operating Expenses seem to be a big shade of gray for investors. Especially for a newbie like myself who has never run an investment property. Do the vets recommend itemizing expenses when running a cash flow statem...
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Hey BP Community,Thank you for taking the time to check out my post. My wife & I are new to Las Vegas, we are both former accountants from NY.We’ve always wished about investing in REAL ESTATE & read books abo...
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I am trying to find info on property management companies in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area. Does anyone here use a management company in that area? Could you tell me who you use and why or why not you would recomme...