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Investing in real estate has increased in popularity over the past 8 years becoming a popular investment vehicle, the art of buying to rent really became a broad market approach shortly after the 2008 housing crisis. ...
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Hello!My name is Brian Gallagher. I currently do live in North Adams, MA. Previously I've lived in Indianapolis, Chicago, the Bay Area, and then a plethora of small towns in the US. Additionally, I've lived outside ...
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Hello BP community,
I am inquiring about what others have found to be quality, interior paint products that don't break the bank. I've done a fair share of painting myself and am at a loss to find a product I'm compl...
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I'm still doing research and working on saving money in order to invest into real estate some day. I'm curious to what materials YOU use and where do you usually buy them from? As in windows, doors, siding, drywall et...
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Hey All! I'm new to Bigger Pockets. I have been successful using Airbnb, HomeAway, and TripAdvisor to rent the one-bedroom apartment I have in my two-family home in Brooklyn, NY. I'm a 5-star hosts on all of those pla...
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Hi everyone! I'm a newbie investor excited to jump into the real estate game. I've been living in Sydney, AU for the past 3 years with my wife, but we'll be moving back to the US within the year. The catch is, her job...
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My wife and I just bought our first STR in Powder Horn Mountain neighborhood in Deep Gap, NC outside of Boone, NC. Its a 4 bed / 3 bath 2700 sq. foot home. Looking for suggestions on where to source attractive comme...
This business has taught me to be frugal. As such, I have a hard time paying the full 6 percent that is standard in my area. I've sold FSBO a few times and I know that with tight inventory, rehabbed houses practical...
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Body of Arkansas Real Estate Agent found, this is so sad! Praying for the family. This hits me hard as I have to show property by myself and the thought has crossed my mind as to what could happen. Things I do:Never s...
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Accepted an applicant and received a non-refundable Holding Interest Deposit for my rental. I asked if he would consider a two years lease and he said he would after he inspect the maintenance repairs. He did an inter...