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I am a first time real estate investor and I've saved little cash for real estate investment in Texas,should I concentrate in Rio Grande area or invest in out of state?? Should I go LTR or STRs?? I am confused.
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Pittsburgh.
Purchase price: $160,000
Cash invested: $200,000
The sellers originally listed this property on the market for $250k ...
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First of all, I'd like to start being much more active in the forums. I was a huge lurker a few years back, and haven't really been active over the last couple years, but would really like to start honing my knowledge...
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Hello Upstate/Western NYers,
Curious where folks are investing in the Rochester city area. Looking to stay away from tough areas of drugs/thugs, but seeking neighborhoods with some upside growth to them.
Any thought...
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Hi BPI'm interested in what sites are recommended to become familiar with help in researching a market area. My strategy, fyi, is to flip properties initially, and then migrate to rentals down the line. Some metrics I...
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Here’s why we are investing in this rural and small market..
And why I believe there is still a lot of great opportunity in small & rural markets for Short Term Rentals!
Seasonality & Regulations: When inve...
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Hi Everyone,
My name is Victor Baldwin, as you can tell from the title I'm new to the BiggerPockets community! Glad to (virtually) meet you all and looking forward to connecting, doing deals and learning from each ...
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Real Estate Market Predictions for 2025
Single-Family Homes: Prices will likely remain flat due to homeowners holding onto low-interest-rate loans, causing fewer properties to hit the market. Panicking sellers may te...
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Charlotte, NC, and its surrounding areas continue to offer exciting opportunities for real estate investors. Whether you’re targeting strong cash flow or long-term appreciation, understanding the dynamics of each neig...
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Hello everyone, my name is Connor Laux and I have always had a passion to compete, learn and be the very best at what I do in my life. Being a former college athlete has always made me dedicated to what drives me each...