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Hi EveryoneI'm new to real estate investing and this is also my first forum post on BP. I purchased land about 6 months ago and my goal is to develop the land. More specifically, I want to build my own home. I've gott...
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My wife and I just finished our first flip. We put the house on the market about a month ago and have had almost zero traffic (two showings). Empirically, I know this means it's overpriced, despite an initial listing ...
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So historically I've been terrible at keeping these sort of deal diaries, but I'm hoping the BP community will help keep me honest...and updating. Back on February 22 I closed on my first rental property since joining...
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The lack or inattentiveness of safety in short-term rentals is appalling!! Over the weekend 3 people died at a STR in Outer Banks due to a house fire, and it seems like every couple of months we hear of more people dy...
I listed a flip in April 2018 at a price even with the surrounding neighborhood $224k ($80/sf) in my market. I’ve had 54 showings and not a single offer. I’ve dropped the price $5k/month and I’m getting concerned beca...
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hello!
I’m working or attempting to work with a contractor who wants $1000 deposit before he’ll give me a breakdown of the renovation. I gave him a list of updates and he quoted me 60-75k. I asked for a breakdown so ...
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Hello bigger pocketers!
I know, I know, don’t believe anything you see on TV is what they say.
But I was curious to know from people who are in the flipping business already how much of what is shown on HGTV is re...
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I have been working in the automotive industry as mechanic for the last 12 years. I like what I do and I'm good at it, but it's time to get out. SO long story short I'm getting my real estate license. I'm going to b...
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Some people are really struggling with the market and how Coronavirus may impact their personal lives, their investments, or even the entire country. We can't control the economy. We can't make much impact on unemploy...
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Over 6,000 posts and A LOT of podcasts later people still do not know how to find a GREAT contractors.Raise your hand if you want one!There is no need for a lengthy post short and sweet makes it happen.I am a contract...