Hi everyone! Looking to purchase a property in Houston to house-hack. As I'm relatively new to the area, any advice on what areas are good to purchase in that have good/high rent rates and are appreciating well? Thank...
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With rising property values and high demand across the state, do you think Texas is still an affordable option for first-time homebuyers? What trends or areas are you seeing emerge as the new buyer hotspots?
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I bought a rental property in Cook County IL mid 2017 and 2016 property taxes was around $2000. It was a foreclosure and there wasnt any homeowners exemption. The property only needed a light rehab (paint, new floorin...
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I'm just starting out and decided on a new-build home in Florida. I signed a contract for 232k in Dec 2020. Due to covid, labor, and lumber, etc., the home is finally ready for the build to start! I am now being as...
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Hello BP!
I've been watching the crazy real estate market that I live in for a very long time but have had no idea how to get off the sidelines. My recent discovery of (and obsession for) the bigger pockets podcast ...
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Hey Everyone! I'm a new investor but have had great success with my first home. I originally purchased this home to turn into a rental property but recently i found out that the house I bought for 135k is now worth 22...
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So my GF is going to be coming up on 2 years in her house, I'm talking with her about renting it out after 2 years, and then buying another house to live in for another two years.
My question is, does the capital gai...
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I buy NPNs in MN, TX, TN, MS. Which other states you would recommend to buy NPNs in?I'm looking for a quick foreclosure states with the shortest redemption period.
This is my first post here, and I am just starting out, trying to learn, and hoping to make my first purchase, so please be patient if I am asking very basic questions. I just analyzed a property using the Bigger Pock...
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Hi everyone just like the title says I was able to close and take possession of my first Vancouver BC rental property. Already had some minor renovations done and have a tenant moving in on the 15th for $1600/mo.The ...