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Good Morning BP,I hope that everyone else on the East Coast is surviving the snow. Saw some crazy videos from down at the shore with all the flooding.Anyway...I'm setting up my first private lender. Attorney is drafti...
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New Member from the Chicago Area - I just wanted to reach out an say "Hi" to everyone on Bigger Pockets. I am long time fan of BP and have enjoyed every podcast that has been released. Keep up the excellent work Josh...
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Hey guys im new looking to getting into commercial rentals. I dont have much money only about 10k and the equity in my home what should i do about getting funding? My broker wouldnt even show me properties without hav...
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In these market times if you are a real estate investor then you are familiar with the term “Value Add” but if you are not familiar, value add simply means do something to a property to improve its value. Typically t...
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{LONG POST WARNING}I've researched this topic in a dozen other BP posts-- but I could use some additional input from the experiences and opinions of seasoned investors.(And please, no "consult with an attorney" respon...
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Alright, so it might not be "breaking news" but it's news to some. So many of the threads and forums I’ve read since joining BP in 2018 have pushed the power of leverage and maintaining a high LTV to boost your ROI a...
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Hello-Does anyone have a deal analysis spreadsheet for potential STR/vacation rentals that they would be willing to share? I began to create one but figured I need not recreate the wheel if someone else has already do...
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Hello everyone, I've recently started my education on rental properties and plan to continue learning for around a year before I delve into it. Any must-have recommendations on books that helped you in your journey?
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We currently have a short term rental in Cocoa Beach & I love being a host! Doing small things to surprise & delight guests makes me extremely happyI feel as if our lives have become much to revolved around t...
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So I am about to become a new Dad! My wife and I have a baby boy due end of June 2022 and I am wanting to get some advice as a new parent as to what are some of the ways that you all have prepared for your kids future...