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Hi I am looking to invest in Chicago south suburbs. I am a new investor in real esate and looking for properties around 30 to 50k. Any suggestions what suburbs can I pick? Can I hire a company there to takecare of the...
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I'm looking for advice on advancing in real estate investing. I'm 19, based in south central Kentucky, and purchased a home in August 2023 through seller financing. Currently, I work as a real estate agent and plan to...
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The real estate market in Greater New Orleans has undergone significant changes in recent months, making it both an intriguing and challenging time for buyers, sellers, and investors. In a recent discussion on the Str...
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I'm a developer, landlord, flipper looking for a long-term CPA to work to grow the business by setting the optimal tax strategies in place. I have rentals in both states and am currently marketing a flip purchased in ...
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I've been looking for my first investment property(s) but after listening to various BP podcasts/blogs, I realize I need to hone in on a strategy. My main goal is to generate cash flow and get as many properties as I...
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Just in case any of you guys who are in the central Maryland area (probably those of you more Baltimore-centric) were wondering about the local REIA, I'd like to offer my insight. I had the opportunity of attending an...
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Hello! This will be my first post on bigger pockets. I am a new investor and just bought a house with my wife. The house came with a finished basement with potential to be a mother in law. We are spending 15k to finis...
A question always in my head.
Why would buyers always want off-market deal?
Is it because off-market deal are cheaper than MLS deal?
If off-market deals are cheaper than MLS deals, as a seller (all of us will be a...
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This has probably been asked many times before, but I was not able to find it, so...When analyzing a larger multi-family (50+ units), what percentage should be plugged in for a third party property management firm, as...
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Hello BP Nation.After reading the post with link below:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517/topics/60645-lender-scams-and-warning-signs-beware-protect-yourself-I decided to share this experience to ensure no one i...