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We have a few rental properties that we bought on market with a realtor in the Birmingham area. Looking now to buy off market with direct mailing or SMS texting. Thoughts?Anyone have good experience with an app? Curre...
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I am new to the investing world. I’m been working as a bird dog. My problem … I haven’t gotten any deals in the year that I been doing this. I need help in understanding what I’m doing wrong.
I have tried;
1) A s...
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Hello everyone,I’m new to real estate investing and considering Sacramento for my first property. I’m aiming for a balance of reliable monthly rental income and long-term appreciation. I’d appreciate any insights on w...
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Hi there, I have a general question as I’m considering going pro with the service. However, there’s one aspect of the website that’s raising a bit of concern for me.
I live in Santa Barbara, CA, and from my experienc...
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I am curious: what are typical occupancy rates, and how do we measure and compare them? For last three years I had good occupancy, now seeing a slowdown - not sure if it is a market shift or just normalizing from the ...
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Hi BP Community,
My brother and I are currently putting property acquisitions on hold right now as we try to build our reserves and find really good deals in this current environment. So, we have a bit more time on o...
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Hello Bigger Pockets! My name is Grayson Adler and I hail from Nashville, Tennessee. I work in radio during the day and real estate at night (I'm sure many of you can relate:) A little on my real estate experience:...
What qualifications should I have to get a loan for a 3 unit rental property? First time buyer!
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If i am buying and flipping houses or doing all my transactions using my established LLC , do i have to have it registered with the IRS and have an EIN number ?I also have to have all the money spent out of a business...
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So I just recently been accepted for my first credit card. Realistically, how long would it take to build a long enough credit history/profile to be able to qualify for a FHA housing loan?