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Hey friends - My partner and I have identified our 'mission statement' for the type of rental property we're looking to invest in. Cashflow focused, residential 2-4 unit property and are now narrowing down the target ...
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I'd like this thread to be a place where we can bring our collective brain power together to try and determine some of the better markets for a long term buy and hold rental strategy. This can be MFH or SFR and it com...
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Hey all! This is my first post as a bp member! I'm new to rei but totally obessesed! I'm currently beginning my search for potential investments and Im seriously considering the Des Moines, IA market. I was born and r...
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Hello fellow investors!I recently just joined the BP family and have been researching and educating myself on REI a couple months now. The biggest question I have now is - should I invest somewhere local (2~3hr drive)...
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Hello BiggerPockets community,I'm thrilled to join this forum and seek advice from experienced real estate investors. Here's what I've considered so far:
1. Markets:
Local Market: I live in the DMV area (DC/MD/...
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Hi,
I just joined BP and have been looking around to see if anyone has a detailed list of the standard valuations items for apartment Investing or underwriting criteria? Also do you know where to go to find standar...
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Hello Everyone,First time posting here. I am from northern Virginia area and planning on buying a townhouse in richmond area for investment purpose. My budget is up to 400k and planning on down paying around 20%. My o...
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Hello all,
My wife and I are a first time RE investor and have narrowed down to Columbus as our target market. Since we are out of state, we have to lean on a lot of information from y'all! Thanks to everyone here fo...
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Hello,Looking to buy a piece of land ( residential) or two in and around austin area. Hold it for few years and then sell it or built a second/vacation home. which area would you recommend and why? open for suggestion...
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Hi BP,
Can anyone give insight on investing Kansas City-Mo, Milwaukee-Wis, St. Louis-Mo, Minneapolis-Min and Indianapolis-In? Anything feedback appreciated. Thanks...