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Business is like a game where the more people you are connected to the more points you have. Being connected means that not only do you know who they are, what they do, and have the means to contact them to make a re...
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Hi, I just received a quote for a 2 unit property I am acquiring in Baltimore and wanted to know what you guys thought about it. The quote is:deductible-1000.00dwelling - 170,000.00Other structure-17,000.00personal pr...
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Hi everyone, this is my first post.I am looking to do a multi-family deal in the Atlanta, Columbus, or Dallas areas. I have been doing research on the areas, and I know them well enough to feel comfortable looking fo...
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Hello! My name is Charles Hector and I am here on BP to learn everything I can about real estate. My experience is limited to what i have researched online. I'm working on my business plan, starting with SFR and movin...
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About 4 months ago, I purchased a my first 16 units apartment. I got a property manager as I am busy with a day job and I cannot see myself manage property. When we bought it 2 units were vacant (needed some work, one...
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Hello BP,I bought a SFR 4 Bed 4 Bath in California that I plan to owner-occupy while renting out the 3 remaining rooms. I am currently looking for a Homeowner's Insurance policy. A common exclusion to coverage is rent...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Community!I am excited to say that after a several years of studying, saving, and sitting on the sidelines (talking about real estate) I've actually done something and put my first deal under cont...
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Hey BP!We are Vermont investors and I side hustle as a real estate agent. We are evaluating the possibility in 1-2 years or so of purchasing a multi family in Alaska and keeping one unit open as a second home for us t...
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Hello! I’m so excited to be a new member of the forum. My spouse and I are closing on our new home TOMORROW! (Woohoo!) it’s been a bumpy ride to say the least. We have a condo that we plan to keep as a rental and s...
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If you're wondering what configurations for kitchens will work, or need to figure out how to lay out rooms, etc. there's a FREE software program you can download by Auto CAD. It's called Homestyler. It's at www.homest...