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Hi everyone,I am new to Bigger Pockets and Real Estate in general. I am looking for best practices for developing direct mailing marketing lists. What are some of the best methods you have used that you found to be ...
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1031 exchanges have been interesting to me, although, outside of a DST, they still require active management.I received an invitation from a well regarded real estate developer to 1031 exchange into an acquisition the...
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After much research, planning, goal setting, and purchasing my first two SFR with the VA Loan while moving around duty locations with the Army, I finally took the first action step of building my multifamily portfolio...
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Taken from a Tedx talk that was published in September of 2014, this inspiring video left me thinking about how principles used in successful hostage negotiation can be applied to leadership. So what do you think the ...
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Would like to post an introduction, as I do in all forums of interest. Although I have been a member for almost 2 years now, I feel that I am finally in a position to begin exploring and building my own wealth in new ...
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I'm finding that it's split on weather or not it's a good idea to pre-sell a flip but I have decided to go for it. The Denver market is slowing and going into the slow holiday season it's appealing to go ahead and mar...
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I grew up in construction and am no stranger to real estate and house flipping, in fact one of my goals from an early age has been to flip a house. As I have grown, I've discovered there are endless possibilities to ...
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Today, two key points in the market caught my attention.
Mild Decline in Mortgage Rates:
The national average for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has seen a slight dip to 6.87%. This change, though small, could be th...
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For context of this third post see previous two posts at the links below:Part 1Part 2If you have a model that is effectively combining some of the basic economic and lifestyle benefits of renting and buying what are s...
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hey Everyone,Is there another meetup group like FIBI on weekends or in the morning? I really like FIBI but can't attend it due to work hours.I'd like to meet like minded investors and get to know the local Bakersfield...