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UsaToday had an article the other day on social changes in our country.
The % of babies born to single moms has risen about 1% per year each of the last 5 years. It now stands at over 45% of babies born. My guess...
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Let me start by being crystal clear. I am very sympathetic to all of those who have been exposed to COVID-19 – those who have either struggled through severe (or even mild) symptoms and certainly those who have passe...
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I know BP is mostly for RE, but does anyone here also invest in any franchises? Seems like it could be as profitable if not more as a Re investment. Also, could be a good way to diversify your investments and not pu...
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If you have a single family home rented out for a year lease, ideally who is responsible for extermination for waterbugs the tenat or the landlord?
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I just bought a duplex about 2 weeks ago with tenants in one unit already living there. I realized that the tenants are heavy marijuana smokers and have permeated the smell to my other unit. I am having issues showing...
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It seems the longer we live the more regulation we see. It's true in everything and real estate is no exception; Dodd-Frank, S.A.F.E. Act, Finance Reform Act, Your State's Property Code, Truth In Lending, R.E.S.P.A...
First off let me introduce myself. My name is Alex Pueschel and I am currently a senior in college studying finance. I spend too much time looking at different strategies and making plans for post college investments ...
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We are in WA State and have an available apartment listed for $1250 and one of our minimum requirements is 2.5x monthly rent. She is on disability of $750/month. With these two amounts, however, she doesn't meet our...
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Hey BP family happy to be here! My name is Phil Romano I’m from Long Island, NY, though everyday I’m thinking about relocating, and I’m looking for some guidance in 2020. A little background information, I’m 23 years ...
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Hi everyone - I'll be meeting with a Kitchen Consultant professional this week for a Q&A to answer any general questions investors, developers, and others in the BiggerPockets community might have about creating f...