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One key aspect to starting a new investment company is the ability to identify future potential. I have been looking at the county websites and local REI forums. What are some of the other ways people get involved in ...
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Hello BiggerPockets community,My name is Alex Sanfilippo. I was referred to this website by a friend / investor who told me this was the place to be to start learning what it means to be a successful real estate inves...
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A lot of real estate investors are worried about a crash due to the extreme market rises we have seen in both rents and in appreciation.I am not sure if I am an outcast on this subject but let me give you my advice on...
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It's hard to say exactly what the future will be like, but it seems likely that short-term rentals could become more popular in the years ahead. This would mean an increase in available units and lower prices for thos...
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I am in the process of buying a commercial building in Savannah, Ga and know there is a lot of discussion around “climate change premiums” in relation to insurance. What are you all seeing as the future of insurance i...
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What up BP,I'm really considering house hacking my current primary home. I would move out and rent my place out. I currently have brand new appliances in my kitchen. I'm wondering would it be better to leave them and ...
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Hello there,
I believe is my first post so bear with me. I have been lurking on here forever, but just recently became a member so that I can access all the extras.
I am considering investing in a home to Padsplit...
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Hello All!
My name is Nick Decater and I am an aspiring RE Investor in the Greater Seattle area. After being exposed to the BP community through Podcasts, Social Media, Books, etc. I thought this the perfect place to...
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Getting ready to start on my investing journey. Curious in the experience you folks have - do lenders consider future rental income in the DTI Ratio calculation? I am assuming they don’t (typical), but it seems like i...
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Hope everyone is keeping safe during these bizarre times. Before covid shitshow started and took over our lives, I was on the verge of buying a vacation rental in Florida Panhandle by flying down in March end and fina...