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Just in case any of you guys who are in the central Maryland area (probably those of you more Baltimore-centric) were wondering about the local REIA, I'd like to offer my insight. I had the opportunity of attending an...
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Hi everyone,
I wanted to make this post because my parents are planning on selling their home in Snohomish and are moving to Idaho. They are planning on selling the house by themselves but I think they should hire an...
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Hello BP Members,I am new to the site and real estate industry. However, I am on a mission to network, learn, and become involved both professionally and personally in real estate. The website seems like a brilliant i...
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Hello everyone! I need advice, I am attempting to buy a 3 bed 2.5 home (My very first home) from a older gentleman with; no representation who is trying to move out of state ASAPWho refuses to pay a broker fee (becaus...
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The October 2023 market report from the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR) shows that the median home price remained stable in the city at $540,000, which is only down 1% from this same time last year. The greater metro...
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Cost segregation has been a very popular tax strategy for real estate owners as it can provide significant tax savings. A cost segregation study is a strategic tax planning tool that separates the assets that have a s...
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Hi all,
I'm from California and thinking of buying a rental property in/nearby Austin. I've talked to a few real estate agents to get an idea of the landscape in Austin. I'm mostly interested in places like Leander a...
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Hello BP CommunityI am wondering, what are some good questions to ask to vet a potential property manager?What things are you supposed to look for in a property management relationship? Do you recommend any podcast ep...
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Hey everyone! I'm a newbie real estate investor that is planning to move to San Antonio TX to start buy-and-hold investing. The market seems to make a lot of sense, population growth, low unemployment, low entry point...
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I'm looking forward recent experience from any BP folks who have bought into Alex Martinez's Pro Wholesaler course. He is focusing on using the MLS to find motivated seller leads and then making offers through the li...