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Hi all,
I am new to BP and also new to real estate investing. I live near Birmingham, AL and have so far done investing in a city about 45 min from Birmingham. I would like to move into the Birmingham market but had ...
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I am currently looking at my first purchase prospect, though still keeping options open to others. It is a 4 unit in a small town. So low crime rate. Viewed it Wednesday, it seems pretty much ready to rent, other...
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I've noticed a fair number of investors, even those who use BP, don't use Facebook or other social media. This got me thinking that a "groups" feature on BP so we can form and run groups to organize, communicate, shar...
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Hi, I'm new to Bigger Pockets forum but have been listening to a lot of their podcasts and read some of their books (and others!). I'm thinking of purchasing a duplex in Parker Lane (zip code 78741). I've only lived i...
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Let me first entice you with my story. (If you don't care, just read THE PACED LOAN PROGRAM and HERE ARE THE NUMBERS)WHAT MAKES ME SPECIALNothing!! I have no college degree, and when I was first living on my own, I sa...
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Hello BP community. My wife and I, are in search for our first multifamily investment property. We will be using the house hacking strategy. We have ran the numbers on many, and have came across a few that might work....
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Hello all BPers.Happy New Year to all! Hope everyone is bank-rolling lots of $$$ at new year already! :DI've been doing mostly flips, only some of buy-n-holds in the past 10 years (some SFHs, and some MFs, all in CA...
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I am looking to start investing in the St. Louis area. I am primary looking in in the south city area. With such a high amount of inventory available, what are some strategies others are using to maximize occupancy ra...
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I am doing my first deal that needs substantial renovations. I'm a pretty handy guy but this would be outside of my realm, but my experience helps me understand how much this type of improvement should cost.Improvemen...
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Hi All,This post is for those investing / are local / or know Columbus OH very well - Looking for guidance!- References for a Core 4, and other functions you would recommend to add to build a strong team!Background:La...