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I woke up at my cabin at the lake and got my coffee. My wife turned on the TV and called me into the living room telling me what had happened. I stood there watching and at first thought it was a small plane untill th...
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As my wife and I research options for our first short-term vacation rental property, we are looking very closely into local regulations in each of the markets/destinations we are interested in. What happens if you hav...
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Most advice on BP and all other investor groups focuses on individual experience, anecdotal knowledge, and common wisdom. These things are great, and I have the utmost gratitude for all those who share.
Nonetheless,...
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Hello Everyone,I've finally decided on my first property investment, and it is in Cedar Park, TX, just northwest of Austin. I've just gotten into contract, and like everyone's recommendation on a property manager. I...
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Hey BP Community!I've been working diligently to make a deal these days. I've sent out as many letters as my marketing budget can handle, and I've actually gotten a great response rate. Many of those who have called, ...
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Thinking about sending postcards to a targeted neighbor where I want to buy. Curious.. what postcards are pulling the best for you nowadays?
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First off, I did search forums and these are the two answers I got :
"My best advice and the safest advice for you, don't estimate rehab costs for them. There are too many factors outside of your control that contrib...
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Hello Biggerpockets,
I have a questions regarding eviction or possible evictions.
I am currently under contract with an owner who is in pre foreclosure process. The property is a 3 family, and I currently have it be...
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Hello, My name is Jasmin and I am new to the forum. I've been listening to Bigger Pockets for quit a while now and I am interested in building a real estate portfolio. I live in NY and prices here are extremely high s...
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Hello Everyone, I live in Colorado and am looking to get started in real-estate investing, particularly buy-and-hold rentals. The market here has really skyrocketed since I moved to Colorado Springs in 2013, and I bel...