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Hi there, My name is Austin I’m new to the Bigger Pockets world and I’m looking to buy my first property this year within the next 6 months if possible. I’m 23 years old I’ve been saving money for a property since I w...
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We all watch videos, read books, and attend seminars.. Right? We love it in fact! You could probably answer that question rather quickly without much thought (especially if you are a seaso...
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In the last month or so I’ve received tenant applicants that would like to supply their own credit reports? I have always ran their credit report and charged them. I use my own company that I work with. I hate to los...
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Is anyone doing 1031 exchanges out of markets like San Diego, San Francisco, NYC, Boston and just parking money in slower markets? Or sub markets with higher cap rates?What are all your thoughts on just parking money ...
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When analyzing a deal, how much cash flow per unit do you aim for? I am specifically thinking not just after expenses, vacancies, amd repairs but also after any mortgage. Does this differ for you if you are analyzing...
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The two Super Bowl contenders not only represent very different teams but also represent different real estate investing landscapes. Los Angeles is notorious for its appreciation while Cincinnati and the general Midwe...
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Hi folks!My name is Gorden and I have just started my real estate investment journey with an out of state buy and hold rental property and planning to buy some more in the near future. Closing the first deal has been ...
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I want to begin underwriting commercial properties and have a good prospect in a 8-unit. The only information I have is limited MLS and county information. I would like to ask the seller for some more information. Wha...
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Hey BP - I am having some trouble getting my first property rented and I would love to have some feedback from the community to see what I should be doing differently.Property details:2 Bd/ 1 bath duplexLight rehab pe...
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I’m a real estate investor based out of Los Angeles. I have been doing it for ten lovely years. However, what I am about to say truly pierces my perpetual LA pride. You couldn’t pay me enough money to invest in Los An...