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Hi! I am a total newbie so please take it easy on me. =) But I'm wondering if it's worth it to consider buy and hold investing in the Triangle Area, NC (Raleigh-Durham). I just learned about the 2% rule and it doesn't...
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So I already own a STR in a colorado ski town that does fantastic..I would buy another if I could but I want to take advantage of the 10% second home loan for my next property.The smokies are a popular spot for this i...
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Hello everyone,I am a new investor and I recently have been watching a bunch of netflix shows that do home remodels, that got me thinking about what if I can look into doing that or at least try to learn a little more...
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Just out of curiosity, have you ever been guilty of PWI (Posting While Intoxicated) in the BiggerPockets forums? Bonus points for PWH stories.
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I bought a short sale for 315 in a 500k area, the home has not been painted before, the home should be painted but I want to keep the entire budget for the flip below 10k. I don't want to buy cheap paint but I don't w...
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What is the biggest drawback/limitation to being a realtor compared to being a real estate investor?
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I've installed vinyl plank flooring in a rental, I really like it but it keeps separating (I helped install this with someone who has installed alot of flooring previously but never the vinyl plank type, so maybe we d...
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Hey Friends,As a Christian I am curious how other believers go about tithing on their income. I believe the Bible gives clear direction that we are to tithe on a tenth of our gross income. However, I’m confused about ...
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This is probably the best study I've found on the benefits of renting to pet owners. Too many Landlords believe pets cause too many problems and result in a loss of revenue. This study found the opposite to be true. B...
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I closed escrow on the sale of my very first flip back in January. Craziness of life got in the way and I never got around to posting about it here. However, I figured it was time. I SERIOUSLY credit BP for some of th...