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I am a beginner looking for any advice on buying my first multi-family unit. I would like to buy and hold for 5 years or so and possibly refi to buy another one in a couple years. I have about 450k and looking to ge...
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Looking for my first (real) deal in Chicago or the greater Chicago region in general. I would say I already completed a deal but it was more of a happy accident, I purchased my condo as a short sale several years ago...
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Hi BP,I just looked at a house in DC with @Cassidy Burns and would love your help figuring out how to buy it.It is listed for $700k, needs ~$50k of work, is 6 blocks away from metro on a quiet street.Based on online P...
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Hey! I'm a beginner investor looking to buy my first multifamily property in the next few months and start earning some cashflow. In your opinion, what are the best areas to start investing in in CT? I live in Stoning...
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Hello my fellow BP members!
So, I am an investor in the Portland Oregon area. I am still in the start up stages of investing, and looking for some advice on where to start. I currently have a mentor in Wholes...
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In less than a year I'll be leaving for college and will be attending a school in Virginia Beach, VA. While I'm down there, during my first few years, I plan on house hacking at some point to begin my investing journe...
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A little over 15 years ago, in the late spring of 2009, I was a brand spanking new real estate agent coming off of a miserably failed real estate investment venture. I was also a catering server, restaurant server, an...
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I did it. I believed the hype. I listened to the podcasts and read the books. After getting clarity on my real estate goals, I went after it and I can proudly say that my multifamily investing portfolio sits at 220 un...
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Hello Bigger Pockets! My name is Michael Geraci and I am a full time mechanical engineer in Manhattan, looking to get into real estate. Specifically, I want to begin investing in rental properties to build passive inc...
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I bought a primary residence (new build) in 2020 for $255k with $50k down. My residence is now worth about $470k, but I have very little cash in the bank. I figure there has to be a reliable way to use all this equity...