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Hi Everyone,My name is Chris. Relatively new to the Chicago area (summer 2016) after moving around a bit. I’m a technical designer in consumer goods. New to Bigger Pockets and real estate as a whole. Long story sho...
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When looking at an investment with value-add rehab, obviously we need to take market cap rate and discount for the actual costs of repairs. But there is no reason to take on the risk, time, lost rent, and work for the...
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We found a really good property thats only 2.2 miles away from the Anschutz Medical Campus, the area is a little iffy for comfortable living and its a little outdated but it is right next to the hospital. Its ...
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See the latest article from Forbes on the best cities to own rental properties in FL. No surprise the cities that made the list (Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando), interesting read nonetheless for the data and insight to ...
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hi! could you recommend:1)homeowners insurance company2) title and escrow companies in CA 3) Contractors/handymen in Redding, CA4) Contractors/handymen in Daytona Beach, FL5) digital marketing specialist thx in advance
Hi,I am looking to buy my first investment property in the Raleigh NC area. Ideally, something close to one of the colleges, so I can rent to college students. If you have any ideas or suggestions on how to get sta...
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Has anyone used a service with digital lockbox called "Rently" to do remote showings on a rental property? Did it work out well for you? Are there other companies that offer similar services / products to facilitate ...
My home insurance cost went up significantly and looking to shop-around. Do people have experience doing so and have they been successful? Approximately cost went up 20%
Does anyone have a broker recommendation?
So I have a potential property, I have the contract, now I am in california they are in another state. Can they sign the document and fax it to me or scan it to me and I take it to escrow or does it have to be the or...
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All,Has anyone had experience getting funded through biggerpockets market place looking for private investor? If you had a great deal and placed a request on marketplace for private funding, what type of responses ( a...