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My name is Steve Hand and just moved to Pensacola, FL. I am currently on active duty stationed at NAS Pensacola as an instructor. My only real-estate experience was when my wife and I became homeowners back in June...
Hello BP Community! Ive been a visitor to the forums for months, reading tons of posts and finally decided to sign up and make an account. My name is Dayton and Im from Aiea, Oahu, Hawaii. A little about myself, I ...
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I’m investing in the WRONG asset class if people are paying $1000 rent to live in a shed!
Copied from news article; "Maybe it is high for what it is offered at, but the reality is that the square footage and the loca...
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Real Estate Investor or Business Owner? Do You Know The Difference?
Most real estate investors don’t realize that they are and should be acting like real entrepreneurs and are not actually real estate inves...
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We are new to Bigger Pockets, fairly new investors looking to network and connect with other real estate investors in the Gwinnett County and Atlanta metro area.
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First, let me take the opportunity to thank the BP community for the incredible (free) education I am receiving.
I have a question on the payouts from crowdfunding opportunities. How is that income taxed? It may ve...
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For the experienced STR investors, what insights can you share about occupancy and rate trends? How is 2023 shaping up relative to the past few years?I hear a lot about how over supply is driving down prices and occup...
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Hi Folks,Anyone familiar with a Mastermind group focused on Short-term rentals? It does not have to be local. I'd imagine having one with members located throughout the US would be more helpful so as to give a broader...
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Hello, looking for advice on this deal. I'm under contract on a 250 unit self storage business that is 60% occupied. Its in great shape, with all concrete drives in a non drive by location but with a in city limit...