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Starting your journey in real estate investing can feel both exciting and overwhelming. The promise of financial freedom, building wealth, and creating long-term security is enticing, but the path to get there isn’t a...
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There are numerous ways and strategies to invest in commercial real estate since there are many asset types (office, industrial, multifamily, retail, etc.) in the sector. Investing in commercial real estate is a comp...
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Hey Everyone!I was just looking at this post of mine from January and realized that I've come along way since then. I think an update now is great to share in order to get your support and hopefully connect with more ...
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Hello everyone. Active duty military and New here to BP while still considering myself new to REI. I do have a couple of LTRs between SFH and duplexes but looking to get into STRs and expanding my current portfolio. I...
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Very interesting article about not only guest complaints but also host complaints.https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Lifestyle/wireStory/airbnb-hosts-sick-airbnb-90257185#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16641316754616&csi=...
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Hiya BP community - I am an investor & STR host in Annapolis, Maryland. I have been hosting my SFH property in both VRBO and Airbnb for nearly two years. Had a record year last year and I am thinking with a bit mo...
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Nashville, TN is super competitive right now, so prices are really inflated, making it hard to find something that makes sense. I've been waiting about 8 months to post here, but I finally closed on my first property...
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Dear BP! I just wanted to share my story with all of you and hope that it will motivate you and give you hope. My story will show some of the lessons I learned during the last few years. First, it doesn’t take as much...
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No matter where you are in your career, most jobs require more from you than just showing up and doing your job. The workplace can be competitive and challenging. To be successful and stand out in your role, it requir...
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Hello! Rookie real estate investor looking for some advice:
I purchased a duplex in Grand Rapids, MI last October (2023). I bought the property at $365k, and its new *estimated* value after renovations is 390k-400k...