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Hey guys,I grew up in Durham, graduated from Jordan & State, lived near Duke Park (Knox & Roxboro Rd), but that was 20 years ago. My parents still live off Garrett & 15-501. I have a commercial opportunit...
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For reference, the Internet of Things (or IoT) is a network of ‘things’ that are Internet-connected and exchange data back and forth.‘Things’ can include physical devices, computers, automobiles, appliances, etc. Thes...
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There are two points in the investment process where you can reduce maintenance costs. The first is when you purchase a property. The second occurs when you renovate it.
Select Low Maintenance Cost Properties
The be...
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Greetings BP community,I am getting ready to make some offers on a primary residence (first-time home buyer) that I will use to House Hack. My understanding is that it is NOT recommended to actually purchase the prope...
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Investment Info:
Industrial commercial investment investment.
Purchase price: $630,000
Cash invested: $30,000
50,000 SF Warehouse/MFG Facility
5.5 acre site w/2+ acres outside storage
My Partners p...
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After years of studying real estate, reading books, listening to countless BP Podcasts and "running numbers" on everything I came across, I finally close on my first deal tomorrow! A quick background is that I am self...
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Investment Info:
Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $400,000
Cash invested: $80,000
5 Unit Residential property purchased off-market. Consists of (2) one bed uni...
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I have uncovered a lead on a commercial building, that would be prime for a conversion to apartments or condos, but it's so far over my ski tips (expensive), I'm not sure what I can do with the lead.
Backstory - last...
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I am starting out as a developer looking to remodel/re-purpose existing under-utilized property to help create more housing in California. However being in California, finding a contractor is very difficult. I am lo...
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I am a real estate agent with a year of experience in multi family,
I may now have the opportunity to sell an automotive body shop
that will most likely be a re development or infill development,
I can I outline wh...