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Can anyone recommend an architect in the Chicago area? I have a client looking to do a 2nd story addition in Streamwood and needs drawings done.
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Over the past five years, significant changes have occurred in the realm of self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) and Solo 401(k) accounts, particularly following the introduction of the SECURE Act 2.0 in 2022. Consequently, he...
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What are people's opinions of section 8 renters? How about Veteran's outreach?Pro's Con's? How has working with the offices been?I've been told that you can call the local offices if one of your tenants is being a p...
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Hey Everyone! My name is Cody and I’m from Salem, Oregon. I just recently found out about Bigger Pockets and have been listening to tons of the podcast episodes and lurking around the forums. I figured it was finally ...
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I've wanted to invest in real estate rentals for years, though no real means to make it happen.Now's the time... I believe rentals would be a good start, I'm not close minded where I wouldn't entertain other real esta...
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When is it going to be a buyer's market. It seems like sellers are wanting inflated prices for properties that need all kinds of work. Has anybody seen an uptick in better deals in the Buffalo NY area
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Hi, I am sending an offer for a condo in Florida. I am not using a buyer's agent due to pretty bad experiences so far. The listing agent asked me to sign a transaction broker agreement with his firm that includes a co...
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Hello all!First time post. Long time fan. I'm new and apologize if this is obvious. I currently have the opportunity to purchase a home from my mother for $70,000 valued at $240,000. I know typically with the BRRR str...
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Hey all, I have been working with VA's on some projects lately and it has been helpful. Thinks like-data scraping-researching area's-podcast edits-follow upMy next projects are around sending people gifts, books, tri...
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I have recently been doing my first round of driving for dollars and come across multiple properties that I was interested in. After looking them up through my local County Assessors website I could find a name on all...