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hey guys, I was wondering and scouring the internet. i live in a market where it almost impossible for a newbie to start in, Staten island, NY. my fellow islanders know what Im talking about. As a result i am lookin...
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Good Morning ladies and gentlemen. I'm trying to weigh my options on something. Maybe you can help me. I bid on an online auction property and won for $6,180. In the listing it said no earnest money deposit was requir...
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Hi everyone, look. I am going to become a host on airbnb, so, trying to set up the house for guests, and I need to know which smart locks are reliable. I found this thread herehttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/530/...
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I am thinking about building a house for our next primary residence, but I would also like to use it occasionally as an STR. I’m thinking about features to include for this purpose. So far, I’m thinking about extra cl...
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Well, my partner and I just got word that our buyer backed out of our flip property today because they found out that there is a powerline near the house and they have a newborn on the way. They did research and fo...
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Three 20 something's living in the house and they never answer the door. I have had 3 separate instances where myself or another tenant knocked on the door and they would not answer. These were all for various c...
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Hello BP Members,
My name is Geoff Woods and I am excited to be joining the Bigger Pockets community.
A little about my wife, daughter and I live in South Orange County. Currently, my day job is Medical Device Sale...
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Hello All,
I am wondering if anyone would share their opinion or even expertise on depreciation vs repair.
I just had an old HVAC boiler replaced for $3900 including labor.
I know depreciation would cost out the ...
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Interested in building giant wealth through multifamily real estate investing? Well, on today’s show, we interview someone who already has. Michael Becker is an experienced multifamily investor who’s mastered the genr...
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I just purchased a 12 unit bldg which has three corporate units. They pay between double and nearly three times market rent which is great - but LL pays for all utilities, furniture, etc.
I'm trying to brainstorm id...