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I'm curious to hear people's choices and reasons for using and/or reasons for not using any of the numerous self-directed IRA custodians out there.
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Hi All,So i found a real estate agent and loan officer thru bigger pocket referrals and was ready to meet with them.....until i asked for references AND both hit me with what I feel to be a lame excuse. "I can't give ...
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The owner of Trademark Properties is going nationwide. He was the original guy on the Flip this House series on HGTV. He now has shows on TLC, The Real Estate Pros. The information they have provided sounds like th...
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Hi. In 2021 I invested in 15 different RE Syndications and was wondering how LP investors keep track of quarterly distributions and other performance metrics vs. what was originally presented in the original pro form...
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I guess my situation is a little unusual - I have a potential tenant who has filled out applications but did not disclose they have an emotional support dog until we mentioned there will be a pet deposit since there w...
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Anyone have any experience marketing a VRBO (Vacation Rental By Owner) property?
We're considering marketing our current home as a VRBO.
We really enjoy the place, don't want to sell it, but really don't need it eith...
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This came up in another thread and I thought it worth having its own discussion.
What do you think would encourage those people who come and read the site (available to non-members) to sign up and participate?
Ideas...
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As everyone knows foreclosures have skyrocketed in the past months. I think that it would be good for Realtors to help those in need.
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Hello all, My name is Brian Akamine. I'm new to BP. I'd like to introduce myself to the group and also I have a question for advice.First, a little of my background. I'm a former SoCal native 35 years in a city called...
The other day I was giving thought to this question, "Why visit and participate on Bigger Pockets?"
For me there are a number of reasons.
1) It is an opportunity to share what I have learned and help where I can
2) ...