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I am looking to get started out in real estate investing and am looking for advice on how to start and what to focus on. I've spent the past 13 years working as a public radio reporter and producer, a career I still ...
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Hello Everyone! I am fairly new to investing. I own 1 townhouse and a duplex in idaho falls, Idaho. I am looking to learn and make sure im doing everything right! Excited to be part of bigger pockets.
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Those of you guys who invest in small towns in Midwest...Do you think those small towns will become obsolete? There are a lot of ghost towns here in Arizona, that are 1 hr away from Phoenix... And that is 1 hour away...
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Hi All!! My girlfriend and I are in the process of purchasing our first house hack and couldn’t be happier to finally be investors! My plan was to continue moving every year or so to acquire rentals but I am getting p...
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Summary: I didn't get approval for the installation of new laminate floors and now the board/HOA won't approve my flooring request even though the padding I have is much quieter than what they require. Now they're fin...
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Who was born before 2008 and remembers the negative housing market and gas crisis and recession? I'm fearing history may repeat itself. What are some good tips from those who survived the early 2000s housing crisis?
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I’m a rookie investor, looking to gain off passive income for cash flow & appreciation.I made a great investment when I bought my current home from my grandmother. I did some work to the upstairs and did about a 1...
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My mentor made me identify the problem, vision, mission, and principles to bring more structure to my business.Here is what I wrote.PROBLEM:With most owners expecting to sell their properties at market or above marke...
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The March 2019 Central Texas Housing Market Report is out from the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR). Incredibly strong housing demand, a crippling 1.5 months of inventory, and ongoing affordability concerns produced y...
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My father has been working as a handyman my entire life where he has even invested in some properties, however, he was hit hard in 08 during the real estate crash and has never really recovered from it. I am now condu...