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This is my first post and maybe not the most appropriate way to start participating in the Bigger Pockets community. However, I am a bit frustrated.
Just as a quick background, my paradigm shift occurred whe...
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Hello Everyone,I wondered how other investors have dealt with being taken advantage of or overpaying for real estate services.I appreciate any help you can provide.Amir
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I’m playing with the idea of buying for cash flow and for occasional vacation use in either of these countries. I saw (online and YouTube) a couple very nice developments in Cebu (Mactan Newton) and Manila.
I have n...
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I made an offer of 130k on a duplex that was listed for 200k, it was approved by the seller and we began escrow. However, the appraisal came back at 136k, I'm wondering what I'm missing here? My intension is to use t...
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I received some awesome feedback on what type of flooring I should be putting in my new rental (link), and thought that folks might have an equal amount of input to share on kitchens as well. Below is a picture of wha...
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The IMN Show this week was awesome...the presenters were 1st class @Tracy Z. Rewey, @Bob Malecki @Anya Sagee @Seraj Saba For those of you that missed the show, the common theme was that ‘pricing was up.’ When you h...
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Hello everyone, I am a new landlord with little experience and wanted to get some insight on a rent increase I am planning on my rental home. It hast been 2 yrs since the tenant moved in and assuming they want to sing...
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Hi all -I'm new to real estate investing and to this great discussion board! Thanks to all for sharing your experience! I have around 200k CAD and am looking at investing it in real estate in Toronto. I am 60 years ...
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Hi All,
I am currently writing an LOI on a 16 unit apt building but need some ideas on creatively structuring the deal. I want to give the seller about 3 offer options and he can pick the one that fits his n...
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I am in escrow on a property that has a solar lease agreement in place with a company called SunRun. The property was foreclosed, so the agreement appears to be null and void, though we have the option of assuming the...