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We are looking to eventually purchase a vacation home in Florida. We'd like something that we can use as a STR for a few years, and escape on our own a few times a year with family. I'm curious, those of you who are f...
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Hi BP folks:So, the definition of the term "path of progress" is the direction in which an emerging market’s growth is occurring - because progress/growth is occurring in these areas, demand increases, rents rise and...
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Hello BP community! New investor here and excited to engage with the community. This year I purchased my first Investment Property in Kern County and its currently being rented. I have some additional capital put away...
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Hi there! My first blog post! :) I'm new to BP -- just started learning more about real estate investments. I had picked up Rich Dad Poor Dad a long while back, but am now getting back to educating myself.That bei...
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Hey @Bob Beach and @Xiao Xiao here is the post I promised. I am happy to talk more about any of this at any time. I am traveling at the moment though so you can also fee free to reach out to Ken Klingler or Jack Inm...
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Scott, @Scott Trench,I must say, you truly disappointed me with your negative article on stock investing. https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/04/16/ridiculousness-of-stock-picking-waste-of-time-young-investo...
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Hello BP!I was wondering for some advice - my husband and I are about to embark on our first house flip (exciting!!), we have analyzed the numbers etc and we are ready to try to secure our first house. We have not yet...
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Should a landlord do repairs and maintenance himself (or herself)? I have read opinions, and spoken to landlords whom feel strongly either way. Some say, "you must do repairs yourself and save money". The opponents s...
Hi Everyone - I'm about to start a new flip and we are trying a new general contractor. It is a fairly large job according to my standards (over $90,000).We are in the midst of getting the contractor agreement in plac...
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Hey All,Just wanted to get some thoughts on what my architect is charging for the design and management of a major remodel. The house is down to the studs and I have been working with an architect that came highly re...