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The allure of real estate investing is undeniable: the potential for financial freedom, passive income, and the opportunity to leave the daily grind behind. However, if you're a new investor just starting out in the w...
Hi all! I am an agent/investor from Northern CA. I'm looking to diversify my investments and have narrowed it down to either Pittsburgh or Philly. I am looking exclusively at multi-family units for long term buy and h...
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Hello everyone!This is my first post but I actually found biggerpockets.com a few years ago. I have listened to a handful of the podcasts and find this site and all that it has to offer amazing. I'm 26 and have lived ...
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Hi all,I'm curious to your thoughts on the following topic:With regard to small multi-family properties (2-6 units) do you always buy in urban centres or have you branched into any rural markets.I ask because all of m...
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I just started evaluating some properties in Goldsboro, which is about an hour away from me. I haven't been out there yet to check things out so I figured I'd see what BP can tell me about it.
What directio...
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Exploring economic trends is essential for developing a successful real estate market strategy, particularly if you're focused on rentals. I broke down some key trends to monitor and their implications on a potential ...
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The CRE CarnageThis exogenous and unexpected shock to the economy has proven to be a devastating blow to some and a gut check to others. Seemingly strong businesses have buckled under the unprecedented economic condi...
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My brother owns a 2 acre parcel of land zoned as industrial. He has offered me to lease-purchase the property . I want to build 6 duplexes in the area which will make me fall in a commercial real estate category for...
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Article from bloomberg. America’s ‘Retail Apocalypse’ Is Really Just BeginningWhere do you see an opportunity in this? and why?Amazon building more fulfillment centers in the midwest is going to speed up the demise of...
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First of all, I appreciate the men and women who choose to serve in the armed forces for our country. And I do not mean to offend them in any way, but instead try to gain insight in some questions that I have.
Why d...