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Hey all- I'm an investor in Austin, TX and have been investing in real estate here for about 6 years. We're considering some investments outside our of local area and wanted to get some opinions from the BP community ...
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I know there are some incredibly experienced and smart people on here, so I am hoping I can get some help with this question in which my contractor who does fix and flips also, STRONGLY disagrees with me. He has some...
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Apart from a changed name, this is a true post. The incident happened last Friday night. The write up is divided into three sections. The story, The Aftermath, and The Lessons.---Bang, Bang, BANG! It’s midnight, my w...
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The town a few miles north of me (Santa Rosa, CA) was devastated last night by a sudden wildfire.Thousands of people are homeless.Is there a way to help these folks have a place to rent as they wait for their homes to...
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I've been a real estate investor (multifamily, land, CRE) for 2 decades but have been working on a concept to purchase multiple properties in the US and around the world. The shareholders own and build equity while li...
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Hi All,New to bigger pockets and RE investing in general. Located near Columbus, IN. Posted this in the starting out thread but thought I would get some thoughts here. Columbus Market -- Should I be concerned that Cum...
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Hi BP! Longtime lurker and podcast follower of BP who inexplicably never got more engaged in the wider community.I've worked in mortgage lending since 2003 and happy to answer any questions or be a sounding board. Ove...
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Hello!My name is Derek and I am a soldier currently serving overseas with the North Carolina National Guard. I am interested in learning about real estate investment to help my future and become financially stable. I ...
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Investment Info:
Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment in Fort Lauderdale.
Purchase price: $582,500
Cash invested: $125,000
I purchased a 6 unit building in my neighborhood and spen...
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We refinanced our house to purchase a property we were going to run as a STR. Closing costs to refinance were $2500. We had enough home equity to pay cash for the house. Seller backed out on deal. Advice on how and wh...