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Hi BP community!
I’m looking for advice and firsthand insights on operating a self-managed short-term rental (STR) in North New Jersey, the Catskills, Hudson Valley, or Delaware Water Gap areas. My focus is on purcha...
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Hey BP!I'm currently working on automating my "wholesaling" business with certain systems so that it can run with large scale marketing (think 10,000 minimum letters each month + online advertising)I need the experien...
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Hi there,My name is Lesley and I am new to the Bigger Pockets community as well as Real Estate Investing. While I don't have any experience yet, I'm looking to network and learn more about buy-and-hold properties. I c...
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We are bidding out this project and I am looking to get some feedback about what questions I should ask the Civil Engineer Firm prior to selecting them?We have architect lined up, land about to go under contract has u...
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I was just wondering if anyone has used concrete countertops on your rehab projects. I saw them used on one of the hokey shows on the tube and recently came across a concrete countertop business for sale. I had no ide...
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Just wondering what makes contractors choose one client over another. What jobs excite you? Do you ever go for projects because an incentive is offered? If so, what type of incentives do you like?
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I am getting out if the Marine Corps this summer. As a result of my service, I have the ability to use the Post 9/11 G.I. bill to go to school for free. I love things that are free, so I decided to apply to a Masters ...
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Looking for Props and Cons on Invelo vs Propstream?My knowledge of both software are slim to none. I went to the BPCON22 this past October and was introduced to both companies and wanted to give it a shot. How I have ...
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My husband and I are looking to build a 20 to 24 unit apartment building on land we own in northwest Oregon and are having a tough time finding stock plans for such a project. Does anyone know what the magic search t...
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Hello BP members,I recently started my REI journey and decided to buy my first SFR before the end of 2017 and buy 4 rentals in 12 months. I have secured the financing with my bank, and I even have my eyes on a couple ...