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Hey everyone,I am from Illinois and actually closer to Peoria than Champaign, but choices were limited. I am getting into Real Estate investing but am a rookie looking to connect, learn, network, and pick up any lesso...
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This is in a property I just bought and I was aware of the problem and have a few ideas how to fix it, but would appreciate your input. This mold is in a bathroom with no windows so the vent is supposed to turn on a...
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Hey. I have heard the term lipstick on a pig a lot since I have got into real estate. What actually constitutes lipstick on a pig over a real rehab? Is putting lipstick on a pig something like just replacing carpet an...
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How can I go about searching for deals/properties that appreciate in value over time? Looking at the tax appraisals? Or asking a realtor? Really would like to look see numbers and not have a realtor just speculate o...
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so a while back i asked about laws governing realtors who wholesale as well. there was a lot of responses so i figured i would go ahead and ask the South Carolina Real Estate commission what there position is on the s...
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I just received wind from a tenant stating that there's a plumbing issue at my SFR and that getting a hold of property management is nearly impossible.
I only know about this because the tenant is related to a frien...
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Hello everyone my name is Estevan. I own a home outright and its zoned R3 which means i can build an apartment on the property. I have about 200k cash, 725 credit score and almost zero debt. I can barrow additional fu...
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Hello everyone. Strongly considering greater Disney World/Orlando area for STR specifically in Champions Gate/Windsor Hills areas. I'd love to hear only from investors currently with STR's in those areas. Looking to...
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Hello world,This is my first post on Bigger Pockets. I have recently been introduced to the Bigger Pockets world, and I am fascinated by the community that has been built! I work for a relatively new property managem...
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My wife and I purchased a property in Gulf Shores back in March to run as a STR. We are self managing remotely from Denver and are doing quite well for running such a short time. We are already Superhosts and are curr...