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Here's another project we are just wrapping up and it involved so many "Firsts" for me I figured I'd share. Most of the new construction I've done in and around Atlanta has been Infill teardown which didn't involve m...
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Hello Bigger Pockets,I will start this off by saying biggerpockets has given me 80% or more of the knowledge I've obtained about real estate investing. I've listened to almost every podcast, read multiple articles/boo...
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Dear Pocketers,
How do you harden / bullet-proof your rentals?
While I've never had anyone utterly trash a rental of mine, I've seen the damage they can do first hand (typically when buying the rental and seeing ...
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The next few weeks look a little crazy, with 7 closings, mostly on the sell side. I need to plan and start another buying campaign. Also need a shovel ready deal in Austin, ASAP, to keep the crew busy. Looking hard...
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I had this thought as I am house hacking (Syracuse NY) and want to make my unit nice with some upgrades. I am curious on people's thoughts on this topic.Should you or should you not make your apartment that much diffe...
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I bought a Loan signing course in October 2017. I'm measuring whether to start it this year. I am weighing a few options to pay down debt and save for property. With rates looking like they may be on the rise etc ( Sa...
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You Can Learn Everywhere, Even Shopping at IKEA!Studying how people and companies that have had tremendous success is a key to your success. We usually refer to this as finding a mentor, getting a coach, or shadowing...
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I recently signed a contract to purchase 3,200 sq. ft. duplex. In order to stay within budget I intend to paint the property myself. Given the size, I will be using a Milwaukee Airless Paint Sprayer ($249 at Home ...
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Do you guys only buy in good areas?Does anybody buy in bad areas or below average areas?For instance, property is close to "druggies " area....An appraiser came to a unit and there is a passed out tenant on the couch....
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I bought a medical office space in Houston, close to University of Houston in 4/2017. I hired a realtor to list it on loopnet. I have called a few organizations to see if they may be interested. I have had no luck so ...