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Hey everyone! I'm currently 26 years old and looking to get started on my real estate investing journey and would ideally like to purchase a multi-family home in Queens, NY. Preferably, in Astoria - but it's pretty pr...
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Hello Bigger Pockets! I'm new to these forums and hoped to ask my first question - for those that have already reached their goals of financial independence, or are are getting close and making plans, I'm curious to ...
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Hello everyone my name is Angie DeNardo and I am fairly new to the Bigger Pockets forum. I will be relocating in early 2020 to the Denver area from Philadelphia. Instead of throwing my money away renting I would like ...
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Hi all!Joined BP about a week ago and have spent the past week digesting info here and elsewhere. I have only owned one investment property (residence turned rental) which I sold at a great time, and now looking to g...
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You often hear syndicators say: we're looking at a minimum 20% return or 15%IRR. Things like that. For the sake of curiosity, I'm wondering what factors influence those required returns. Stock market volatily? 10Y tre...
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I’m in CA and I want to cut my teeth in RE investing. I’m looking at out of state investing in St. Louis, MO. Has anyone here had experience with that and can you highlight some pros/cons? Do crime rates play a factor...
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I am looking to start marketing for flips/rentals within the next month after my current flip sells. This will be my first time starting marketing. Does anybody have a recommendation on what service to use for sending...
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Greeting all, I have an opportunity in Southlake, TX, and I'm looking for insights on renter dynamics/characteristics there or other areas like it. Based on median home prices/property taxes, is it truly better to ren...
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As of late I've been trying to figure the best option to get going in rental properties. What follows is a hypothetical path that I'd like input on from people smarter and more seasoned than myself.I'm leaving a lot o...
I am a newbie and learning the ropes. I just finished the beginners guide and am deciding between wholesaling vs. flipping for my area of expertise. I have some experience with flipping, I recently flipped/sold a hous...