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Hello Fellow BP'rs,I wanted to throw this topic out into the crowd and see how it surfs.I've been thinking of reasons why people get excited about investing in real estate, but get stuck in analysis paralysis and neve...
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I have heard many different opinions on the subject. Some people strongly believe that higher interest rates will have no effect on housing sales or prices. Others believe it will drive down demand and cause prices to...
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I’ve talked to a few people with different takes one this question. If I’m looking to retire on my rental income, should I try to pay off properties ASAP and live off of cash flow or not worry about paying them off a...
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Hello, all my BP peps.
My husband and I recently (closing tomorrow. Paperwork signed and $ being wired. Officially taking possession) purchased an REO home in an expensive gold course community. We mainly wanted a h...
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Good Morning Bigger Pockets Forum, My name is C.J. Sandino and I am looking to take the first step in my real estate investment journey this weekend during a trip to Seattle, Washington. I am from the San Francisco Ba...
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I have been spending hours of time looking into my market. Biltmore is a neighborhood in Greenville, NC. Now, the crime is considered high according to Trulia....but it's not a bad area to me since I'm used to areas l...
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Hello BP team, I've been looking at multi-family units in my area for quite a while, and feel I am on the cusp of making a deal, but am having trouble finding the right house. Which is fine, no reason to jump into a b...
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I am new to real estate investment and am looking to see what type of business is best to start. My primary focus will be on rental properties. I am looking at applying for an EIN and am not sure what type of business...
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Does anyone know of an agent who is good at selling retail houses in Chicago? We are looking for one who markets well. Thanks. Margo
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Recently me and my partner decided to dig into multifamily real estate because we think the advantages and leverage it provides, is more tailored to what we wish to accomplish. Then more specifically, we decided that ...