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I recently started up my first STR and went with the Schlage Encode smart lock based on recommendations on here and the Channel Manager compatibility for auto assigning codes. Thus far, 2 out of 6 guests have had issu...
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Hey everyone! First time posting here, but I've been researching STR for a while. Planning to invest sometime in the near future. Wanted to get some feedback on whether it's wiser as a rental property newbie to inv...
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Hello friends,I have a question on entity selection and business structuring. I plan on starting my business in real estate investing, effective January 1, 2015. However, I began thinking about how I will structure ...
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Hi Everyone,Glad to finally join the Bigger Pockets Community! I recently discovered Bigger Pockets at the beginning of this year, and finally decided to join the group after being inspired by some of the podcasts to ...
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Hey Everyone, So I'm beginning my first stages of REI, and about halfway through my Real Estate License. I've been researching the different types of business options I have available to me in this industry and I j...
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Hey all I made a real basic outline here as to the steps I need to take in order to flip a property. I'm sure I've left a lot out but am more so wondering if I'm at least in the right direction as far as the order of...
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Hi everyone. I'm here to introduce myself. My name is Sheldon, and I live in Sacramento, California.I'm a newbie when it comes to real estate, but I'm very serious about getting started. In fact, I'll be working on a ...
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Hello BP family,My wife and I just had an offer accepted on our very first investment property. We are very excited but also very nervous since we are still new to this game and have a lot to learn. The property is a ...
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Hello!My name is Aaliyah and I am new to the BiggerPockets community!
I’ve joined on Sept. 4 and have been researching, reading the forums, and listening to the BiggerPockets podcasts since. I am currently in the ...
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Hello Bigger Pockets! My name is Colin and I am currently living just north of Saratoga Springs, NY. I am currently in the US Navy, and am at the point in real estate that I just started feeling comfortable enough w...