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Though I've researched this topic, many of the posts were not only older but had mixed oponions, so I'd like to raise it again. I'm a new investor working on a possible first deal. I'll be buying a buy and hold proper...
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Hello! I am a want to be REI! I’m excited to get started and have a goal to get a property by August of this year using creative finance. My niece is looking for a new rental to live in and that is my motivation.
I’...
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Hey fellow suburban Illinois BPers -
Not sure if this has been sent/shared previously, but thought it'd be good to recap - Chicago Agent Magazine recently reported that suburban Chicago was ranked the second-hottest...
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Hello,
I am in the earliest stage possible of my RE investing journey. I am trying to educate myself, and I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to find a mentor.
I am interested in multi-family rentals and ...
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Hello Everyone!I have a few properties which collectively appraise around $230K, with $42K of associated debt. I would like to obtain more properties. I have done some research and I am lean towards a HELOC on all the...
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Hi, my name is Oswaldo Torres and I am a new investor in Dallas, TX. A little about me: I recently graduated from college and decided to start investing. I have about 6 years of natural and synthetic stone countertops...
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I have just purchased my first rental property in Blue Springs (eastern Kansas City suburb). I am curious if anyone has insight into average time to find a qualified renter? I have had it listed for two and a half we...
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Hi,
Canadian real estate investor here looking to start investing in Ohio- Cleveland, Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati areas in consideration.
Looking for advise and help with contacts that can help including a realtor...
Hi! My name is Blake, I'm new here to the BiggerPockets community. I am 16 years old and currently in the process of building as much knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the real estate market for when I turn...
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I am currently house-hacking a duplex on a 0% down conventional loan that has me as the primary occupant. I closed on this deal September 30th, 2022. I really want to move out and buy a SFH that needs cosmetic upgrade...