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Hey guys! Newbie to the Bigger Pockets community based in Los Angeles, and more specifically Culver City. Relatively new to real estate investing and looking to meet like minded people who are interested in diversif...
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are we waiting for a big correction? is it a bad time to start buying rental properties?
Hello!I'm new to biggerpockets, and soaking up all the great information here like a sponge! I'm from the bay area, but looking to invest out of state due to multiple reasons (low rent/price ratio, laws unfriendly to...
Hi all,I've read several posts from years past about the FL keys. I'm and experienced STR owner and manager and multifamily owner operator, so I know about 28 day minimums, local regulations, underwriting, insurance e...
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Are there any tips, tricks, or guides for turning on utilities after close of escrow and possession? This particular property (townhouse) has been bank-owned and vacant for the last 14 months. I am assuming all utilit...
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Hello! I've been searching properties for a variety of ideas for almost two years now and never pulled the trigger. Whether it's real estate investing or running a small business or a combination of both, I just kn...
As per the title I’m looking at house hacking a duplex, living in with my wife and renting out the other side. There’s a great opportunity in my market currently and ya tbh I don’t really care about rates or what’s go...
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Hi BiggerPockets community!
I’m Raquel Wilson, new to real estate but excited to dive in and learn from some of the best! I recently moved back to the U.S. after almost two decades working in international developmen...
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I'm a first time out of state investor living in NYC and looking to purchase property in Ohio. In speaking with realtors in either market, I've received "bias" opinions based on the areas they serve. Any investors wit...
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Hi BP, I'm proud to say we finally took the plunge and bought our first property! It's a 1920's craftsman duplex, 2/1 + 1/1 with one vacant unit and a 15-year tenant in the other (luckily no rent control so they're ne...