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When you have a normal sale (not REO or SS), is it still a good idea to go directly to the listing agent and have them act as a transaction broker? Or is it better to use a buyer's agent since the contract and negotia...
Hi there! I am new to the BP community and wanted to dive in. My family and I are relocating to northern VA this summer. I'll be working in DC. We were going to rent since the housing market is a bit intimidating, but...
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I'm formulating my family's personal investment strategy. I've been analyzing deals that would be considered good retail buys, and they are no where near numbers that would meet Brandon's Cash On Cash return criteria....
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Hey,I’m new to the bigger pockets forums and I currently reside in British Columbia Canada. Are there any fellow Canadian investors here that could point me in the right direction as to where I should start ? What mar...
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Hi All, Just looking for some thoughts/opinions as I continue to look for my first property. I may be purchasing a property shortly, but I also have leads on 2 duplexes and a SFH. As I continue to analyze properties, ...
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I currently live in NJ and my wife and I are currently thinking of moving to Florida. If we move I am thinking of buying a duplex and working on a BRRR method. I have been focusing a little bit on the Tampa area which...
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Hey Everyone, I'm new to BP and new to real estate investing. I'm currently taking it all in, listening to hours of podcasts and webinars and reading as many books as I can. I'm recently out of school and have about $...
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Hello experienced investors, If a brand new investor from Southern California ask you which out of state market is good to start in today's market for buy and hold what would be a few choices you suggest? Minimal cash...
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Hello, I've been aware of Bigger Pockets for about a year now. Had some simple ideas about long term passive cash flow by slowly acquiring buy and hold properties. I've got one house that has a basement suite and the...
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Long story short I just evicted a tenant that left a dog behind. The house is infested and the dog is gone. Pest control has been out 4 times so far in the past 4-5 weeks to spray. Fleas remain. We have vacuumed an...