Hi BP!I'm trying to determine:A - What criteria do you use in choosing an ideal market to real estate invest in?B - How would you rank those criteria from most to least important?based on objective considerations, rat...
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There seem to be a few "what's the best city?" threads out there recently, but I'd like to dig a little into something related but far more specific/important(?), not to mention one of the next tasks my selected strat...
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i'm looking for the forum's advice on the most efficient/effective way of weeding out properties. i'll be living in the property for at least a year. while i live there, i'll be living in it (so property can't be a co...
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Hello BP,My wife and I have been searching our local market (Los Angeles) to purchase our first home. After reading books and listening to Brandon and Josh on the podcast, we are convinced that we need to start with a...
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Hello everyone,I am a new real estate investor and WashU student (18) from St. Louis MO. I am looking to do my first house flip. I am trying to figure out the best way to fund the deal. I have not found a deal yet, I ...
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Hello Investors!I am looking to create a database of the apartment complexes in my target markets that fit my specific criteria and gain contact information about the owners. My goal is to then use this database that ...
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Hello BP,I am looking for possible handyman specials preferably in towns of 20,000 or more. I'm interested in Gainesville and Tallahasee specifically but would consider properties in Hamilton and Madison Counties as m...
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I know that smokers are not considered a protected class, but I was wondering where I can find more information on this. Can anyone tell me if this is stated in the Fair Housing Act? I haven't been able to find this c...
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Trying to figure out how to buy a multi-family property. How do I determine its value? I'm new, but a quick study. Thanks.
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Hi everyone,I am a new investor located in Connecticut. I'm interested in the real estate market in Philadelphia, and would love to hear anyone's thoughts on their own experiences, and good locations, and any other ti...