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We’ve heard it a million times whether from our athletic coaches or through watching “The Secret.” What we focus on, expands. But is it true?
In real estate investing and all of life, it's a challenge not to compar...
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Crazy times. I think this is a good time to hit reset and reflect a little, learn a little, and become a better person and investor when things settle down.That being said, what are some things that you are doing to ...
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New landlord here! We acquired our first duplex in December with one tenant staying in place and the other one was evicted before we closed for multiple reasons. The side of the evicted tenant was pretty bad and the...
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The idea of social media consumption is nothing new, but it was from listening to the Bigger Pockets podcasts that got me thinking about the value of media creation versus consumption. You can make yourself famous and...
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Hello BP!I found a house for sale where the seller gave power of attorney to sell the house to his brother. Here are the few details I got from the listing agent:A family lived in this house for a long time. Then the ...
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Hello all, hoping to get some advice regarding the uncomfortable topic of mice. I am currently house hacking a duplex in Newport Ky. About two months ago I was in my tents house, and I saw a mouse run across the floor...
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The reason that real estate to me is the best investment especially for someone just starting out with investing capital is because of the amount of control and risk management you can exercise on that investment. Yo...
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Tenants with kids in a nice SFH are intending to vacate because the neighbor across the street has been yelling profanities at their kids. Tenant was told by police to file a restraining order, but they're just leavi...
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With some of my wins, came a big loss with a duplex I purchased last year. I bought it over market for $175k. I found out that an almost identical duplex next to mine is getting offers at $165k. So, I would be taking ...
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Greetings allI stumbled unto this site, well not stumbled, linked to it from ChristianPF. Hopefully I can perform my due diligence here about real estate investing. I come from a mental health background and my know...