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Hellow fellow BP's I have a question about numbers. I need to know how to guage whether an acquisition is worth the purchase or not. I want to get used to scrolling through the MLS and do then numbers in my head based...
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BackgroundI have learned a lot from people on the BiggerPockets boards and I wanted to offer some of my experience in the hope that someone else could find some useful information. I started following the real estate ...
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I'm looking to purchase real estate so that I can build a parking lot on it. The cities I'm looking at include: Chicago, Boston, New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Dallas. (List of the highest par...
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Good evening everyone!I have been looking Into house hacking! However, finding a duplex Is hard! I have found a four plex and the cost scares me because I have never bought a house before let alone a four plex. I do b...
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Hi! I posted my situation in a general forum, but given that there are nuances in my decision specific to the SF market (and regulations) I thought I'd post here too: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/88/topics/45...
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I'm moving across country and relocating to the San Jose/South Bay Area in ur next month. I'm interested in anyone renting properties in the area that are looking for a tenant. Preferably a single family home 3BR 2 B...
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We tracked a lot of investment trends in 2023
Tired of California's competitive markets and skyrocketing prices? You're not alone. In 2023, a staggering 50% of investor purchases in the Golden State were made by out-...
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Hi everyone, I'm an aspiring investor, living in San Francisco (arguably the most expensive real estate market in the US). Since moving here in 2011, I've seen the rent go from expensive to absolutely ridiculous. Prof...
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I found this very interesting article about Airbnb in Tucson that I thought it would be of interest to investors who are having intention to start their Airbnb business:Original Article Courtesy of Carol Ann Alaimo of...
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As a first time home buyer, how can I get started with investment properties and retain my first time home buyer benefits for when I am ready to purchase my first home to live in? Currently, I live in San Francisco, I...